RE: Who should the Information Systems Security Officer report to?

["Mark A. Prescott" <mark () informationageinc com>]

In all of the corporations I have ever worked for the ISS reports to the System Administrator, if she/he deems 
appropriate will bring any needed information to the Network Administrator.  Just one working man's experience though.

Thank You,
 
Mark Prescott
Manager/Technician
 
Information Age Inc.
435 W. Indiana Ave.
Beecher, Il. 60401
 
www.informationageinc.com

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Keith Tomler
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:33 AM
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Subject: Who should the Information Systems Security Officer report to?

I work for a very large company.

We have a centralized information systems department.

We have a wide array of operating systems and technologies.

We are open 24/7/365.

Who should the Information Systems Security Officer report to?

The Chief Information Officer?
Legal?
The Company Police Department? (actual law enforcement officers - we
are very big)
Compliance?
Risk Management?

If the Information Systems Security Officer reports to the head of
Information Systems, is he able to be impartial and objective?

What is the best practice and how does it work in your organization?

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