The traditional role of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) focuses on the 3 Gs: gates, guards and guns. And while physical security and employee safety remain paramount, the role of today’s CSO is quickly changing, according to a recent edition of the Board Risk Committee’s Board Risk Report. Because to keep CSOs siloed in the 3-G world, the article writes, would be to take a reactive approach to security. And amid an increasingly complex threat landscape, a reactive approach isn’t enough to stay safe in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world. CSOs must be well-versed in many areas beyond traditional security — including brand reputation and geopolitics — to develop a comprehensive, real-time view of their organization’s risks.
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