Re: success stories

[Ardoth Hassler <hasslera () GEORGETOWN EDU>]

Kathy: while I don't recommend it, a breach certainly helped get upper
managements attention! After the clean up and notification, we were able
to garner some addition resources.

For senior management, I would say, "It's all about risk" and risk
mitigation.

Ardoth Hassler
Georgetown U.

Kathy Bergsma wrote:
> I'm interested in hearing about your success stories engaging senior
> management support for security initiatives.  What methods worked at
> your institution?  I've suggested some methods below.  Let me know
> which ones have worked for you and identify others ideas not listed.
>
> Fear, uncertainty and doubt
> Metaphors and analogies
> Comparison with peer institutions
> Financial benefits such as ROI (return on investment)
> Leverage an incident
> Metrics
> Working behind the scenes
> Ask forgiveness rather than permission
> Little by little baby steps
> Relationship building with key players?  Who are the key players
> Other ideas