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The article discusses a research report released from ThreatTrack Security, specialist in identifying threats, which revealed that C-level executives do not believe that chief information security officers (CISO) deserves leadership position. Topics discussed include lack of appreciation of CISO's by C-level executive despite high-profile data breaches, views of ThreatTrack President John Lyons, and need for cybersecurity leadership.

The article offers information on the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that will impact European businesses and information technology (IT) professionals. It informs that under GDPR, it is mandatory to report a data breach to the relevant data protection authorities. It mentions a layered security defense system that includes encryption, anti-malware, and end-point security.

Information about the topic discussed during a roundtable in New Jersey, which gathered information technology (IT) leaders who focused on cybersecurity and the need to afford chief information security officers (CISO) more clout in the organization, is presented.

The article discusses the role of chief security officers (CSO) in the U.S information technology (IT) industry. It reveals that most of IT companies are hiring CSOs on temporary basis because of inability to find someone full time in job market or to meet market salary rates. It also presents the views of recruiting firm Benchmark Executive Search's president Jeremy King on the selection of the right candidates by the companies.

The article offers information on the chief information officer (CIO)/CISO Summit concerning funding and resources to help CIO in the battle for security supremacy. It mentions that the summit sessions was entitled "Solidifying the Role of the CIO." It also mentions that skills are in sparse supply at this time and many IT departments are finding that they are having to build employees from the ground up rather than hiring them in already 'made.

The article focuses on the job of chief security officer (CSO) or chief information security officer (CISO). It mentions that they participate in related areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention, and privacy. It discusses the demand of CSOs in healthcare and insurance industries. It adds the sources for recruiting individuals into this role.

An interview with Kevin Winter, chief financial officer (CFO) at management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton is presented. Topics discussed include relationship at between him and his chief information security officers (CISO) Joseph W. Mahaffee to who he has to report, efforts of the firm for information technology (IT) security and crimeware faced by financial institutions.

The article offers suggestions for chief information officers how they can maintain the security of their organization. It mentions views of Ed Marx, CIO of Texas Health Systems, on implementation of security program in a organization. It also mentions hiring of a CIO who can devote majority of time security.

The article offers the U.S. information technology (IT) industry news briefs as of September 2014. Topics discussed include corporations under public corporation ranking Fortune 500 club are required to have chief information officer in the organization, the IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index from research and advisory firm Foote Partners related to growth of noncertified IT skills in the country and winners of the American Business Awards including AT&T, Engility and Accenture.

An interview with Jamey Cummings, co-leader of executive search company Korn Ferry's Cybersecurity Center of Expertise, is presented. Topics discussed include his views on the focus of organizations on information security in the wake of increased cyberattacks, his opinion on the risk assessment of companies for security breaches, and role of chief information security officer (CISO) on tackling the problem related to security breaches.

The article focuses on the findings of a new study by business analyst ThreatTrack Security, which analyses the role of chief information security officer (CISO) in organizations. Topics discussed include lack of awareness of organizational objectives in CISO, responsibility of CISO for cybersecurity purchasing decisions, and leadership role of CISO in the organization.

An interview with Bob West of Fifth Third Bank is presented. He mentions the role of chief security officer (CSO) or chief information security officer (CISO) in protecting their organizations from cyber threats. It mentions the views of West on hiring CSO. He mentions that general counsel, compliance, technology, and business leaders should participate in conversation concerning CSO hiring.

The article focuses on Information Technology (IT) security discipline and its hierarchy within corporations with flaws in the governance. It states that security director of a firm is member of IT department who reports to Chief Information Officer (CIO) and his or her work is managed on comparative set of tactical metrics. It mentions the comment of W.Edwards Deming, business management teacher, that this type of management is irrational and it requires reflex action.