FW: 2015 Higher Education CISO Survey

[Lanita Rae Collette <Lanita.Collette () NAU EDU>]

Good morning colleagues,

Wayne will be closing the Higher Education CISO survey within the next week, so now is the time to fill it out if you 
haven't had the chance!

Response so far has been outstanding and we appreciate the efforts of everyone who added their voice. We encourage you 
to forward this message to fellow higher education CISOs. As a reminder, all participants will receive a free copy of 
the entire report. The initial invitation is below.

Thank you for your help.

Lanita

Lanita Collette
University Information Security Officer
Northern Arizona University
Lanita.Collette () nau edu

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From: Dr. Wayne Brown [noreply () qemailserver com]
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 2:00 AM
To: Lanita Rae Collette
Subject: 2015 Higher Education CISO Survey


Dear Colleague,

I am a longtime higher education CIO and the founder of the Center for Higher Education Chief Information Officer 
Studies, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (www.checs.org<http://www.checs.org/>). CHECS is home to a longitudinal CIO 
study and Technology Leadership study.  In 2015, I am continuing a study of the higher education Chief Information 
Security Officer.   As the senior information security executive at your institution, your input is critical to this 
study and I am asking for your participation.

As you know, the higher education CISO is a relatively new profession and I believe there is a need to gather more 
information about where they come from professionally and who they are.

The research which results from this survey will present a detailed description of today’s CISO in higher education. 
The aggregate information will provide significant insights to benefit current CISOs, CIOs, and those who hope to 
become a CISO in the future. Past CIO and Technology Leadership study results have been widely published in CIO, the 
Chronicle of Higher Education, EDUCAUSE Quarterly, EDUCAUSE Review, Public CIO, Gartner, Campus Technology, and by the 
League for Innovation.

The survey asks about the CISO, their place in the organization hierarchy, and what skills, education, and background 
is required for the CISO. It also asks that you rank a list of expectations of a CISO in importance and rate your 
performance. CIOs are also being surveyed.  Your evaluation will be aggregated with survey data from CIOs. Your 
response and your personal information will be kept strictly confidential.  The survey link is here:

https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE?Q_DL=5umDsyCSL7fI73f_9XBBkUj3IrskWRT_MLRP_bIzSbvAuTknDaE5&Q_CHL=email

The survey requires about 20 minutes of your time. Completion of the survey and return indicate your willingness to be 
part of the effort. Participation may be withdrawn at any time and your data will be destroyed. If you have any 
concerns about the risks or benefits associated with your responses, please feel free to contact me.

As someone who spent fifteen years as a CIO, I know your time is limited and, therefore, your participation is greatly 
appreciated. Moreover, it will provide valuable research information for generations to come. All survey participants 
will receive a free copy of the CISO report.

Regards,


Wayne Brown, Ph.D.
Founder, Center for Higher Education CIO Studies (CHECS), Inc.

CHECS Advisory Board:

Keith McIntosh (Chair), Vice Chancellor for Information Technology & CIO, Pima County Community College District
Jill Albin-Hill, CIO, Dominican University

Pam Arroway, Senior Statistician, EDUCAUSE

Sharon Blanton, Vice President and CIO, Hawaii Pacific University

Curtis (Curt) Carver, Vice President and CIO, University of Alabama Birmingham
Jeffrey Cepull, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Philadelphia University

Tammy Clark, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Tampa

Lanita Collette, University Information Security Officer, Northern Arizona University

Stephen deFilipo, CIO, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Jay Dominick, Vice President and CIO, Princeton UniversityMaggie Fung, CIO, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

PB Garrett, Associate Provost & Chief Academic Technology Officer, The George Washington University

Joel Hartman, CIO, University of Central Florida

Cathy Hubbs, Chief Information Security Officer, American University

Ann Kovalchick, Associate Vice Chancellor and CIO, UC Merced

Bruce Maas, CIO & Vice Provost for Information Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Susan Malisch, Vice President and CIO, Loyola University Chicago

Charlie Moran, Sr. Partner and CEO, Moran Technology Consulting

Joe Moreau, Vice Chancellor, Technology & CTO, Foothill-DeAnza Community College District

Ganesan Ravishanker (Ravi), CIO & Associate Dean, Wellesley College

John (Jack) Suess, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Justin Sipher, Vice President of Libraries and Information Technology, St. Lawrence University

Rhonda Spells, Executive Director, eLearning Services, Prince George’s Community College

Melissa Woo, Vice Provost for Information Services & CIO, University of Oregon