Information Security Forum to Discuss Managing Unforeseen Security Incidents in Upcoming Webinar

Nov. 5, 2013 - PRLog -- According to the Information Security Forum (http://www.securityforum.org) (ISF), a global, independent information security body considered the world's leading authority on cyber security and information risk management,the global downturn has placed unforeseen pressures on information security. Delivering more for less, both in terms of new investment and existing resources, will be imperative to organizations of all sizes moving forward.

With an increasing dependence on technology and the Internet, organizations must understand and manage information security risk in order to deliver on their strategic objectives. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) should be proactive in promoting and supporting new business opportunities that differentiate themselves based on strong information security. Approaching initiatives with a risk versus reward mindset will help in this respect.

During this webinar, Steve Durbin, Global Vice President of the ISF, will discuss how CISOs must ensure that the corporate information security program contributes tangibly to – or at least preserves – the financial stability and growth of the enterprise. Durbin will also provide insight and guidance into how the CISO can increase collaboration with other business units and embed security in all the organization’s plans.

Please register via this link (https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9923/82735) for the free webinar which takes place on Tuesday, November 12 at 8 a.m. (ET)/1 p.m. (GMT). A recording will be available following the conclusion of the event.

Speaker:

·         Steve Durbin, Global Vice President, ISF

As the Global Vice President of the ISF, Steve Durbin’s main areas of focus include the emerging security threat landscape, cyber security, BYOD, the cloud, and social media across both the corporate and personal environments.

Durbin has considerable experience working in the technology and telecoms markets and was previously senior vice president at Gartner. As global head of Gartner’s consultancy business he developed a range of strategic marketing, business and IT solutions for international investment and entrepreneurial markets. He has served as an executive on the boards of public companies in the UK and Asia in both the technology consultancy services and software applications development sectors.

Durbin has been involved with mergers and acquisitions of fast-growth companies across Europe and the USA, and has also advised a number of NASDAQ and NYSE listed global technology companies.  He is currently a Digital 100 selection committee member in the United States, a body established to improve the talent pool for Fortune 100 boards around information governance with the aim of helping them protect and monetize their technology investments.   He is also chairman of the Digiworld Institute senior executive forum in the UK, a think tank comprised of Telecoms, Media and IT leaders and regulators.

About the Information Security Forum

Founded in 1989, the Information Security Forum (ISF) is an independent, not-for-profit association of leading organizations from around the world. It is dedicated to investigating, clarifying and resolving key issues in cyber, information security and risk management and developing best practice methodologies, processes and solutions that meet the business needs of its Members.

ISF Members benefit from harnessing and sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience drawn from within their organizations and developed through an extensive research and work program. The ISF provides a confidential forum and framework, which ensures that Members adopt leading-edge information security strategies and solutions. And by working together, Members avoid the major expenditure required to reach the same goals on their own.

Further information about ISF research and membership is available from www.securityforum.org