While most CEOs acknowledge information security is a top priority, it is often addressed ad-hoc after a data breach occurs (i.e., the car engine has seized). The Target incident changes that paradigm, suggesting a more proactive and methodical approach involving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) built on ISO 27001-2 standards. Companies have standard processes for accounting, procurement and HR; why not have an information security system?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security urges CEOs to ask the following questions:
With an ISMS tailored to your company (one size does not fit all), you will be alerted to security breaches having high impact to your company. You get the red light warning that something bad is about to happen and you can take proactive action with and through your security team. Properly constructed, the alerts cannot be masked or ignored. It’s a dangerous world out there. Take the first step. Find out what security framework you have, compare it to your industry best practice and develop a plan for improvement. Your shareholders, partners and employees will be reassured; and most important, you will have taken an important step to protect your company’s assets from security risks.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
