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March 23, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

Centralize Security within a Decentralized Organization

Build a service-oriented architecture that enables your security operation to straddle the line between centralization and decentralization effectively, while also retaining visibility and control over essential elements of the program.

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March 16, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

Guidance for Improving the Security Architecture/Engineering Relationship

Gain an understanding of how security architecture is changing and where architects should focus to better align with the engineering team.

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March 14, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

Guidelines for the BISO Role

Hiring a BISO? Use this job description template as a guide to build a tailored BISO role that connects the security dots between business units.

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March 10, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

What Is the Ideal CISO Reporting Structure?

Examine the pros and cons of common CISO reporting structures and find tips for pursuing the right balance based on the needs and structure of your organization.

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March 9, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

Tips for Communicating Security Policy Changes

Learn how to develop and implement a tailored policy communication plan with tips for clear, concise language that includes multiple communication channels.

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March 6, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

How to Structure the Information Security Function

What is the optimal structure for an infosec team and how are resources allocated? Our IANS Faculty address these questions along with the nuances influencing the structure of the infosec team.

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March 2, 2023

IANS Research

By IANS Research

Trends in Executive Development & Certifications for CISOs

Findings from our State of the CISO Report highlight trends around the value of CISO certifications and executive development for both job satisfaction and personal brands.

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February 28, 2023

Jennifer Minella, IANS Faculty

By Jennifer Minella, IANS Faculty

How Soft Skills Increase Security Productivity

IANS Faculty member, Jennifer Minella discusses the benefits of improving soft skills for both individual and security team productivity.

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February 21, 2023

IANS Research

By IANS Research

Benchmark Report Preview: The BISO Role in Numbers

Access key data from the IANS & Artico Search 2022 The BISO Role in Numbers benchmark report. Gain valuable insights from this a snapshot of the BISO role including compensation data, placement in the org, and key aspects of job satisfaction.

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February 16, 2023

IANS Research

By IANS Research

Benchmark Insights: Guide to Hiring and Retaining Security Leadership

Access key data from IANS and Artico Search’s 2022 Guide to Hiring and Retaining CISOs and Security Leaders. Gain valuable insights and survey data into strategies for recruiting and retaining CISOs and security leaders.

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February 7, 2023

IANS Research

By IANS Research

Key Considerations Before Hiring a DCISO

Learn how the DCISO role complements the CISO’s to streamline enterprise security and strengthen your security posture. Find guidance to hire and tailor the DCISO role to your organization.

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January 31, 2023

IANS Faculty

By IANS Faculty

Tips for Effective Negotiations with Leadership

Learn how to achieve more win-win security negotiations with business leaders. Find tips to develop trust with security and other leadership.

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