Information security a key component of corporate strategy

The authors of Executive Insights have been invited by this magazine to offer their professional opinions and analysis to you, the reader. Executive magazine does not endorse the analysis of Insight authors, nor should the Insights be interpreted as reflecting the views or opinions of Executive or its editorial staff. The current global economic downturn has not deterred some organizations from increasing budget allocations for information security. The issue is still a top priority with business leaders, although there are some key areas which still demand greater attention in terms of protecting the overall security and reputation of an organization. Ernst & Young’s Global Information Security Survey 2008 canvassed nearly 1,400 senior executives from more than 50 countries around the world. The survey shed some light on the corporate strategy of organizations and specific areas that demand immediate attention. From the Middle East region, more than 100 executives participated in