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Aligning security and business strategies

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By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. This can be a challenge to cyber budgets in organizations where security is viewed primarily as a cost center.

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The skills and traits of elite CTOs

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Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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Landing Your First CIO Role? Learn how Next CIO Winners Gathered to Support Their C-suite Tech Leadership Journey.

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From determining career paths, applying for the role, and understanding trends in AI, the Next CIO cohort have gained a clearer understanding of what c-suite technology leadership entails and identifying which skills they need to succeed. These are held throughout the year as part of the initiative.

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CIOs in transition: 5 tips for landing your next IT leadership job

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At some point in your career, you’re likely to find yourself in transition, having left an IT leadership job without a new one lined up. While you may have planned or negotiated an exit, very often such departures are beyond your direct control, due to a leadership change, acquisition, or another strategic event.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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Top 8 challenges IT leaders will face in 2024

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Delayed decision-making Bhadresh Patel, chief digital officer at global consulting firm RGP, sees organization’s showing more caution than usual. The role of the CIO has recently seen a massive convergence with cybersecurity,” says McCormick. “The The program also empowers employees to earn industry certifications.

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5 key mistakes IT leaders make at board meetings

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And if you’re presenting, it’s best to study older board packages and consult with colleagues about how the directors discuss, debate, and finalize key decisions. A more recent review reports that only 51% of Fortune 100 companies and 9% of Fortune 200 through 500 organizations have a director with relevant cybersecurity experience.

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