When Are You Ready for a CISO?

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Mike Burg, VP of Consulting Operations at Alagen

About this talk

Once a nice-to-have, security leadership is now a must-have for every organization. As such, many businesses are thinking about hiring a chief information security officer (CISO). Is it the right call for your organization? In this webinar, learn about the unique role CISOs play within the IT department, what skills and characteristics to look for when hiring a CISO, and how to determine when it's the right time. Mike Burg, VP of Consulting Operations and experienced CISO, will leave you with the following insights: • Why security leadership is becoming increasingly necessary • The role of the CISO • The common tipping points for needing a CISO • What to look for in a CISO • An alternative approach: Fractional CISOs / CISO-as-a-Service
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Alagen is a 100% security services firm with consultants nationwide. A comprehensive partner across the full security lifecycle, Alagen assists with strategic advisory (including CISO as a service), threat + vulnerability management, architecture + integration, and managed services. Unlike many consultants, Alagen is not a reseller. Instead, Alagen pairs deep expertise with a customer-oriented approach that finds the solutions that best address the unique security challenges of each client.