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| | May-June 2016ENTERPRISE SECURITY6Copyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY-JUNE - 2016Mailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538 May-June - 2016, Volume 02 - 09 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to ENTERPRISE SECURITYVisit www.enterprisesecuritymag.com Manganing Editor Michael BrownEditorial StaffSalesAaron PierceArun Kant Joshua ParkerAlex D'Souza Ava GarciaSarah FernandesT:510.556.2280VisualizersStephen ThomasAjay K DasSECURITY CONSULTING SPECIALMelissa Fernandezmelissa.f@enterprisesecuritymag.comThe adoption of new technology models and the reliance on digital data has brought about a change in the mindset of CIOs and CISOs. They are embracing proactive threat detection measures to stay ahead of the curve. Additionally, businesses are increasing their investment in penetration testing, external audits, and end user evaluations to ensure they do not fall prey to the evolving methods of cybercriminals amid increasing security threats. The C-suite now realizes that their corporate reputation is at risk if they don't follow security best practices, since today's attacks are not merely focused on financial information or intellectual property. While devising new offensive techniques to take on the attackers, enterprises must also adopt tools such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) as they implement cloud and mobility. However, prior to setting up a technology strategy, companies need to establish their security policies and perform risk assessments. This is where security experts--with a perfect mix of knowledge and experience can fit in.Going beyond the in-house capabilities, these IT security consulting professionals can develop an effective information security strategy, which is often a complex undertaking that requires heavy lifting. With the right strategy, these advisory firms help organizations transform their security practices into a more dynamic and risk-based cyber operating model. As organizations seek expert cybersecurity consulting services to assess their security posture and remediate potential cyber threats, Enterprise Security presents its Security Consulting special edition, featuring insights from industry thought leaders and showcasing security consultants who are at the top of their game.We hope this edition will help you align your security programs with business goals and formulate a holistic approach to security to keep the cyber attacks at bay.Filling the Security GapsEditorialMichael Brown Managing Editor michael@enterprisesecuritymag.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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