From the course: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Cert Prep (2022): 1 Information Security Governance
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Obtaining leadership support
From the course: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Cert Prep (2022): 1 Information Security Governance
Obtaining leadership support
- [Instructor] One of the primary reasons that information security leaders need to understand the organization and its business is that they need to know how to obtain leadership support when necessary to meet security objectives. We've already talked about the importance of building a business case for information security activities. This is one of the key tasks of an information security manager and it requires integrating knowledge and skills from several disciplines. You need to be able to clearly explain how information security in general, and your proposal in particular, supports the organization's goals and objectives. You also need to be able to articulate in clear terms how the organization will measure your success. If you propose a significant investment to a senior leader, they are going to want to understand how your KGIs and KPIs will reflect your success. You also need to be able to explain risks in…
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