DEREK SLATER

Derek helped create and launch CSO in 2002, and has served as Editor in Chief of the magazine and website since 2006. He sets the publication's editorial strategy.

Derek focuses on Enterprise Risk Management, security metrics, and leadership issues.

He also writes CSO's Debriefing section, amusing himself and occasionally someone else.


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2011 State of the CSO

Our exclusive survey shows organizations wrestling with operational risk and trying to manage it strategically. But mixed results indicate there's plenty of work ahead.


Adrift in the South Pacific

Three leadership lessons we can learn without actually getting in a boat


Home port for security departments?

After decades of shuffling from one boss to another, security finds its place as an operational risk management discipline


The security-approved smartphone!

Familiar design, time-tested functionality


Sample ERM organizational charts

Examples of how enterprise risk management groups can be structured


Security not strategic? Sure, just like IT

CIOs who fail to grasp the strategic potential of risk management must have very short memories


Game time!

Our expert staff reviews the latest crop of security-based video games to hit gaming platforms near you!


Certifiable! The quiz

Can you spell "confusing?" Sure you can!


From convergence to ERM

It's a straight line in the evolution of security into a cooperative, business-enabling function


Your convention season packing checklist

Gearing up for the spring security conventions? Don't forget to bring...


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