Business-Integrated Security, A Workable Approach

William D. Reed, Cyber Risk Advisor, Optiv Security

Synopsis

Everyone knows that Cyber Security is overdue for major changes. If one was to be guided by the noise in the industry, every organization has already been hacked, we must spend more against the odds, and somehow there is a level of investment that could stop all the attackers from harming us. We must change our thinking about the nature of our challenges if we truly want to make improvements. In this presentation, we will look at cyber security differently; from the inside-out, starting with our businesses (i.e., mission, culture, operating model). This change in perspective will provide both clarity and sanity for those for those on the front lines defending our digital world. It will improve how we team with others in our organizations to better support achieving our organizations business needs. Cyber security will move from a bolt-on to fully integrated into the business to fulfill its mission of managing risk.

Biography:

William D. Reed, is a risk advisor with over two decades experience in analyzing technical problems, developing workable solutions, and helping business manage their risk. He advises businesses on cost-efficient and effective approaches to cyber risk management. He is helps organizations improve the alignment of their security program to their business. He has seen the possibilities, the challenges, the constraints, and the risks; from the C-Suite to the front lines. He has analyzed, designed, built, protected, and supported technology infrastructure for many businesses over the years. He sees the opportunities for organizations to thrive in these uncertain times. Certified and trained in the following: CISSP, CEH, CCIE #10522 (former), Applied Information Economics (AIE) Analyst 1, FAIR-certified, and CMU Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Certificate Program. William helps organizations make better risk-informed decisions to improve their business outcomes. He is author of the book, "System of Controls: I.T.'s Guide to Managing Cyber Risk" and host to “The Smart IT Podcast”. He is an advocate for innovated systems thinking and embracing of uncertainties in today’s disruptive and complex world to seize new opportunities that technology affords the world.

Meeting Agenda

• Chapter Business - 12:00 - 12:15
• Speaker time - 12:15 - 1:00
• Q & A & Networking - 1:00 - 1:30
  

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

The membership chairperson will submit one or more CPEs for this event for (ISC)²® members. Please bring your (ISC)²® membership number to the meeting. Attendees will also receive an attendance receipt via email from the Chapter's Board members to support his or her continuing education requirements.