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Top Tips for CIOs

We start with Ray Stanton, global head of business continuity and security, who tries to dispel the paranoia in an industry that he feels is too dominated by fear, uncertainty and doubt. He discusses how people, processes and planning are just as important as the technology you deploy, and what to consider to get that mix right.

Next we look at the CIO’s perspective with Mark Hughes, who’s the managing director of security at BT. He’s not selling security, he’s making sure it happens in the BT world. He discusses how he’s gotten board members to take security seriously. He also gives us a preview of the work BT’s doing on the London 2012 Olympics, and what security lessons it offers.

Mobility expert Jonathan Brasnett dives deep into security in his area. It’s been one of the biggest barriers to flexible working. Are companies right to be concerned? He offers tips on how to eliminate those issues, freeing employees to work whenever and wherever they need.

Finally, we return to Ray Stanton, who offers his view on the hottest security topics for 2010: Terrorism, economic threats and generation Y. You must consider your threat profile and understand investments needed in to manage your risk profile. The end of the recession presents challenges, especially in anticipated employee moves. But it's employees amongst the digital generation that are cause for the greatest concern. Here are some ideas on how to cope.

Top Tips for CIOs: Ray Stanton

Avoid security paranoia, focus on people, processes and technology