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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Scanning the Security Classifieds
Can't find a new job? That's probably because you're looking for old jobs. This dynamic field doesn't stand still. Stop searching for "chief security officer" and start looking for classifieds like these:
Internal Investigations: The Basics
Internal investigations must uncover the truth about misconduct or fraud without damaging innocent employees. Here are the basics of how to plan and conduct a successful internal investigation.
Take a Walking Tour of Your Company's Security
A change in perspective can help you find security holes you've missed. Get out of your office and give your defenses a fresh look.
The Ultimate Security Pro Holiday Gift Guide
Tired of bad ties, ugly scarves and inedible fruitcake? Give this handy guide to your loved ones so they'll understand what the busy security professional really needs.
How security and the CSO can create business value and competitive advantage
Security Awareness, According to Google Trends
A wildly unscientific and faintly humorous look at what Google tells us about web searchers' relative (dis)interest in security topics.
Bullet-Proof SUVs, Bomb Suits, "Cuff Man" and More
Interesting sights from the show floor at a physical security convention (ASIS 2009 in Anaheim).
So you've memorized five scenes from The Godfather. How's your knowledge of real American Mafia history? Take this quiz to find out.
Holistic approaches to managing operational risk continue to evolve and strengthen.
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
