Remove Compliance Remove Innovation Remove Security Remove Technical Advisors
article thumbnail

Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

CIO

When asked which challenges most often force IT to redirect time and focus away from strategy and innovation tasks, CIOs most commonly cited staff and skills shortages, changing business conditions, and addressing security threats. Tech debt and legacy tech Technical debt and legacy tech are both big speedbumps.

article thumbnail

Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

Lacework

Lacework is proud to present our second annual group of 50 CISOs to Watch, a compilation of the most visionary and effective cybersecurity leaders in the industry. In a field driven by constant change, what sets a cybersecurity leader apart? With new cybersecurity regulations like the U.S.

Security 131
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

7 sins of digital transformation

CIO

As CIOs prepare for the next wave of digital transformation, they must demonstrate shorter-term business impacts from technology investments and achieve larger innovation goals that evolve the organization’s business model. In addition, business stakeholders often demand fast results.

article thumbnail

10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO

Collaboration with external partners allows enterprises to enhance their IT prowess, drive innovation, and bridge skill gaps more effectively amid a swiftly evolving digital landscape,” says Arpita Dwivedi, practice director at Everest Group. Staff augmentation and outsourcing are nothing new. “For

article thumbnail

What it takes to land a CIO gig in 2024

CIO

Cybersecurity has been pegged as a top priority for funding in many industries. Fiscal responsibility: Despite increasing budgets, competing priorities — especially when factoring innovation versus operational excellence — requires today’s CIO candidates to demonstrate fiscal savvy.

article thumbnail

7 common IT training mistakes to avoid

CIO

It’s widely recognized that introducing IT teams to the latest technology, business, and security advancements is essential for maximum performance and productivity. Don’t fear attrition — fear stagnation, Ávila advises. “If A better approach is making sure you’re doing some of both, developing technical and complementary core skills.”

Training 250
article thumbnail

6 IT rules worth breaking — and how to get away with it

CIO

All are established to help the organization meet compliance and achieve essential goals. There are situations when this rule might need to be broken, such as when a critical security patch or an urgent business need demands immediate system changes, says product strategy consultant Michael Hyzy. “In