What The CEO Thinks

In the face of a slowing economy and pressures on budgets, chief executive officers (CEOs), when asked about their security operations, say it is most important that the chief security officer (CSO) execute his or her plan effectively and also protect the reputation of the enterprise. There is no do...

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Published in:Security 2008-05, Vol.45 (5), p.24
Main Author: Maddry, Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boards of directors
Chief executive officers
Chief operating officers
Corporate governance
Corporate presidents
Counterfeiting
Enterprise risk management
Polls & surveys
Product tampering
Reputations
Security management
Stakeholders
Suppliers
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Summary:In the face of a slowing economy and pressures on budgets, chief executive officers (CEOs), when asked about their security operations, say it is most important that the chief security officer (CSO) execute his or her plan effectively and also protect the reputation of the enterprise. There is no doubt; chief executive officers are more knowledgeable and appreciative of their internal security operations. One in ten of CEOs polled by the security research firm Maddry Associates on behalf of Security Magazine say they are more involved in the planning, impact and effectiveness of their organization's security operation today as compared to only five years ago. CEOs, CSOs and boards of directors should reach a common understanding of the concept of corporate reputation and tie its discussion to a comprehensive analysis of the firm's stakeholder base. Corporate reputation oversight represents a formidable strategic opportunity to strengthen stakeholders' relations that pertain to the company's long-term business objectives.
ISSN:0890-8826
2329-1443