Charla Griffy-Brown Emphasizes Importance of Enterprise Security in CIOReview

"In today's dynamic business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to build a proactive framework that equips them to address risks, rather than striving for risk elimination."

Charla Griffy-Brown began her career at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School as a Professor of Information Systems and has served for the last 24 years. She also holds the position of Associate Dean of Executive and Part-Time Programs, and prior to this, she was the chairperson at the Advisory Board Cyber Risk Professional Certification. Griffy-Brown has helped many executives and boards in privately and publicly traded firms leverage analytics, build cyber risk programs, and deploy technology to achieve greater efficiencies.

In an interview with CIOReview magazine, Griffy-Brown discusses the challenges and trends that have reshaped enterprise security, emphasizing the need for a proactive, risk-based approach. Additionally, she provides industry leaders with valuable insights on navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape while leveraging AI for a data-driven approach.

“To combat cyber threats, organizations must embrace a holistic approach that aligns people, processes, and advanced technologies on the same tangent,” said Griffy-Brown. 

“The interconnected nature of technology and the expanding attack surface contribute to these trends. As long as we continue to embrace technology without optimizing risk, this volume and acceleration of cyber threats will persist.”

Read the full article in CIOReview.