Inside the Security Mind: Making the Tough Decisions

Building a Successful Security Team

Building a good security team can be difficult for an organization. There are many obstacles out there, even for those organizations that have unlimited recruiting resources. This chapter will discuss the “do's and don't's” of building a strong security empire. Such knowledge is essential for managers, staff, and consultants looking to develop security within an environment.

Determining Whether a Security Staff Is Even Required

The first question we need to answer is whether or not an organization even needs a formal security staff. The security initiatives of some successful organizations have been run solely by an IT director and a good network engineer. A dedicated and specialized security team can be difficult ...