Six months after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast, half of CSOs surveyed said disaster recovery is a priority for this year. Six months after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast, half of CSOs surveyed said disaster recovery is a priority for this year. Other top issues centered around justifying security spending, ensuring security functions align with business goals and complying with government rules.The top priorities for CSOs in 2006 were:1. Assuring business continuity, business resiliency and disaster recovery 50%2. Enforcing security policy 47% 3. Aligning security strategy with business goals 43%4. Improving the effectiveness of security 43% 5. Training and educating employees about security policies and procedures 43%6. Enforcing compliance to security policy and government regulations 39%7. Validating risk assessment process and identifying new risks 31%8. Defining, measuring, communicating and justifying effectiveness of security programs 30%Source: 420 respondents to CSO’s Security Sensor survey, conducted from Jan. 25 to Feb. 10, 2006. respondents could choose multiple answers. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe