Business Enablement

As security executives, we talk about "security: a business enabler".  But what does that really mean?  Does security management by itself enable a business to be more productive or profitable?  The answer is no.   Security management cannot by itself provide the tools, efficiencies, and resources to enable any organization to be more productive or profitable. 

Security management can be a useful ally in helping organizations become more productive and profitable only when integrated and carefully planned alongside with other organizational initiatives.  Some of those vital integration points for security management include:  corporate governance, privacy management, regulatory compliance, financial planning, and business risk management.  When security management becomes an integral part of these touch point areas within an organization, the organization is on a better path to achieving the inherent goals of a strong security management program that helps the organization become more successful.

Jaime