Security Professionals Conference
Proceedings
Information Security Leadership: Trends, Perceptions, and Future Directions

Information Security Leadership: Trends, Perceptions, and Future Directions

It should be a priority for leaders in higher education to make sure that the CISO position is successful and effective. Having an effective information security leader who can address emerging security issues, communicate with top stakeholders, and establish and maintain an effective security program is essential. This interactive discussion session will look at trends affecting the CISO and how the position is perceived, how it's evolving, and roles that are unique to it.

OUTCOMES: Discuss the current landscape affecting CISOs in higher education * Learn about the shift in security leadership from traditionally operational to strategic * Understand the necessary roles and skills for successful information security leadership

Presenters

Cathy Bates

Senior Principal and Associate Partner, Vantage Technology Consulting Group
Neal Fisch
Tammy Loper

Vice President, Information Technology & Security, The University of Tampa
Theresa Semmens

Chief Information Security Officer, Nevada System of Higher Education
Eric Smith

Chief Technologist and CISO