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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Network Security Isolationism must die

You can't solve broad business problems when you're locked in the wiring closet


Tactics versus strategy

Good strategy requires tactical execution. New tactics open new strategic possibilities.


The 3rd annual CSO holiday gift guide

Make the holiday merriment last all year by giving your colleagues the gifts you want for yourself


Getting stuff done, your style

Sometimes a simple question is the way to keep the ball rolling


Who's hacking your refrigerator?

Your friendly guide to understanding cause and effect in process control system hacks


Welcome to UltraCorp, Millennials!

A few cordial reminders from your helpful and responsive Boomer/Gen X security department


Leader or fast follower?

Being a fast follower is a legitimate strategy. But if nobody is in the vanguard, the procession doesn't go far.


Contractual obligations

What's your multiple? Do you know?


Defense against dark arts: Your multidisciplinary security quiz

Do you know enough arcane vocabulary to impress your party guests?


Greetings and salutations!

How would you approach each communications task? Add up your score to see whether you're really fit to be a CSO.


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