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The Six-Figure Software Licensing Mistake

Even the best security staff is not above making costly mistakes

By Anonymous

Develop a Code of Ethics

Establish a code of ethics for your security staff and have them read and sign it annually. I do this so that my security team will internalize the fact that they are held to a higher standard. They have access and authority that few other IT people have. I set the bar high so that my staff recognizes that it’s a privilege to work on the security team. It also helps us hold each other accountable. No one wants to have his credibility stained by a team member exceeding his privileges and bringing discredit upon the organization. We all believe that we have smart and dedicated people, but an annual refresher goes a long way in brushing away the cobwebs on a forgetful memory.

So there it is. Save yourself some heartache and make sure your people understand your organization’s policies, but perhaps more important, what it means to be a security professional.

CSO Undercover is written anonymously by a real CSO. Send feedback to csoundercover@cxo.com.

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