In some companies, operations and the business unit not only speak a different language, but have no way of talking about risks. Security people tend to think 'It's a risk, we can't have it,' whereas business people weigh risks and how they could affect the bottom line.
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The days of security being handled by the 'network person' who did security in their spare time are over and increasingly we are seeing seasoned professionals with real business experience and business school qualifications stepping into the security space.
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Workflow system support by vulnerability management system providers is becoming more important as the need for proactive risk management and remediation grows, ... Integrating prioritized vulnerability and risk data with trouble ticketing systems enables enterprises to more effectively address the vulnerability management lifecycle from detection through remediation.
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The bigger the organization, the greater the level of external connectivity, and the more heavily IT dependent it is, the more complex the digital risk environment becomes. Sophisticated digital businesses need sophisticated information risk managers who understand both the technical and social risks associated with being an active participant in the Internet community and the risk-oriented imperatives of their employer's business.
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Message for IT people go get a business degree.
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