Q&A by Marcia J. Wilson, Wilson Secure

by Marcia J. Wilson, CCSP Staff Writer
April 21, 2004


"Reprinted from August 21, 2k3"

Creating a line of sight to reach corporate goals and objectives can result in synergy such that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects. We all get excited about different things. Imagine if we were all excited about the same thing; we could move in the same direction and possibly move mountains.

Opinion: Calculating security ROI is tricky business

by Marcia J. Wilson, CCSP Staff Writer
April 08, 2004


"Reprinted from July 24, 2k3"
Return on security investment has become a hot topic.

IT departments have traditionally been viewed as cost centers, though they have learned to provide a business-case analysis for IT initiatives. Information security departments are trying to figure out how to do the same thing.

They can't sell security initiatives based on fear anymore. They have to come up with the same justifications as any other business unit, complete with the dreaded metrics, or hard financial facts.

How to Gain Confidence in Return on Investment

The following is a transcript from a mediated, ROI discussion in August 2003 by CIO Insight.
Participants:
and it's a long one..................