Governance Archives

Maryland Governor Creates Privacy Officer Roles

August 4, 2021
Tim Crino
CISO, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Executive Order, Governance, Maryland

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took steps to improve his state’s data privacy practices last week. In two executive orders, the governor established the roles of State Chief Data Officer (SCDO) and State Chief Privacy Officer (SCPO). Though the positions have not been filled yet, Maryland’s Chief Information Security Officer, Chip Stewart, told Government Technology that…

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Why Cybersecurity Tools Aren’t Enough

July 30, 2021
Editorial Team
C-Suite, CISO, Cybersecurity, Governance

By JC Gaillard, Managing Director at Corix Partners Irrespective of what many of us may say or write, the cybersecurity agenda remains dominated by products and technology. Of course, the problem has a technical dimension and the protection of any firm against cyber threats will require the application of technical countermeasures at a number of…

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How to Hire Your First CISO

August 11, 2020
Amy Willcox
CISO, Hiring

It’s no secret that CISOs improve business value. For one thing, your company’s security and data-protection strategy is largely in the hands of your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Even presidential campaigns are accepting this reality–former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign just hired cybersecurity expert Chris DeRusha to protect against the hacks and leaks that…

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