Risk management
Once you have assessed the organization, it is necessary to conduct a risk assessment using the assessment data. Prioritizing the activities to be implemented in your security program can be done during the risk assessment process. To ensure that your prioritization aligns with the organization’s goals, you should incorporate the input of organizational leaders during the risk assessment. Since implementing an information security program involves organizational change, presenting your plan in business and IT terms is crucial. This approach will help you gain the approval of leadership and provide the authority and funding to make the required organizational changes.
Effective management of an information security program revolves around risk management. The organization’s ability to manage risk determines how it handles vulnerabilities in its IT systems, business processes, and staff. Organizational leaders must grasp how vulnerabilities uncovered...
