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How important is the Quality Check (QC) for regulatory documents?

Very important

Only if there is enough time left before submission

Not important

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Is the CISO role underrated in your organization and often overridden by senior technical executives?

People & Leadership Team & Organizational Design

Yes

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Are insecure templates a major concern at your organization? https://www.ciodive.com/news/devsecops-cloud-infrastructure-code/571677/

Cloud Threat & Vulnerability Management

Yes, it is a major concern.

Somewhat a concern.

I don't think about it much.

Not a concern at my organization.

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Would you be interested in serving as an adviser for a tech startup?

Network

Yes

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How long could your company sustain a completely remote workforce?

People & Leadership Process Management News

1-3 months

Less than 6 months

Between 6 and 12 months

Longer than 12 months

We can't have a completely remote workforce

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Would you feel comfortable attending a conference or executive event in the current circumstances if it were still permitted?

News Events

Yes

It would depend, please specify

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Will you ever truly go "all-in" on cloud?

People & Leadership Strategy & Architecture Cloud+13 more

Yes, and it will be public cloud

Yes, hybrid

No, we'll always have something on-premise

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What headline-trend or buzzword makes you cringe the most?

People & Leadership Strategy & Architecture Cloud+32 more

Big Data

Remote Work

Microservices / Containerization

CI / CD

Zero-Trust

Automation

Digital Transformation

Cloud / Cloud Native

DevOps or DevSecOps

Other (comment)

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How many IT staff/resources do you currently have dedicated to running your enterprise public key infrastructure (PKI)?

Security & GRC Security Strategy & Roadmap Financial Management

<1 (part-time)

1-2

3-4

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What do you believe is the main cause for insider attacks?

Governance, Risk & Compliance Security & GRC

Lack of employee training/awareness

Insufficient data protection strategies or solutions

Data increasingly leaving the network perimeter via mobile devices and web access

Increasing number of devices with access to sensitive data

Other

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How have you used 30, 60 or 90-day plans to quickly make an impact when starting a new executive role?

Relationship Management

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunication6 months ago

VP of HR at FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA676-CEBBS
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While we don't have formal 30/60/90 day plans, specifically, we do put on paper the following items:

Communication Topics: who needs to know ...read more

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Is there a simplified approach for an Intake Process when a new technology hits the market? With the increased interest in AI solutions, companies are having a challenge keeping up with internal user demand for automation using AI. Requests are coming faster than internal teams can respond, and several organizations are relying on simple tools such as Excel, Sharepoint, etc to capture the inquiries or requests from users. This process should give the owner good analytics of the requests submitted.

Process Management Business Applications AI & Machine Learning+3 more

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunication8 months ago

I undertand this question as related to Project Portfolio management. A simple way to build this would be : At Org level, the IT department needs to define "portfolio owner" : these portfolio would reflect every Enterprise ...read more

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What successes and what failures have you had in transitioning to using a managed services partner for infrastructure? What advice would you give to those looking to consider an MSP?

Process Management Outsourcing & Managed Services

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunication9 months ago

I have been both a buyer and provider of managed services.

My advice is to always have control. Never allow the MSP to own your cloud root accounts, key systems, hardware, software licenses, sole superuser access, ...read more

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How do you navigate the challenge of limited cellular service at your worksite? We've implemented Wi-Fi calling, but it's not a comprehensive solution. What strategies or technologies have you found effective in ensuring reliable communication in areas with restricted cellular coverage?

Process Management

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunication9 months ago

We have a building where the cafeteria and entire basement office space were designed to be bomb shelters. Zero cellular coverage as you descended into the space. We worked with the two primary cellular providers to install ...read more

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How do you foster a culture of continuous improvement within your infrastructure teams, encouraging them to explore and implement new technologies or practices?

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Mentoring & Coaching+1 more

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

Each week, we hold a dedicated meeting called the “Showcase.” During this meeting, our teams come together to share their progress, presenting what they've been building and experimenting with. We embrace the fact that ...read more

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If your organization starts using generative AI for security ops (like threat hunting or incident response), does that impact how you think about your team's roles/responsibilities? Would you expect to need fewer staff for SecOps, or even more? More or fewer high-skilled employees?

Security & GRC Generative AI Team & Organizational Design+1 more

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

In short, 'yes', as we leverage AI for security ops the role of first-level soc analyst becomes redundant. Basic questions that first-level analyst performs such as reviewing the logs and creating events/alerts, can ...read more

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What advice or protocols can you share that help to prevent third-parties/consultants from overbilling?

Process Management

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

Having been on boards we want high level data - date I say big buttons for big kids style - we want it real - no BS as we have seen it all. Know your numbers. If you are unsure ask a board member for advice as we are here ...read more

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What is (or will be) the initial focus for deploying generative AI in your org? Internal or external use cases? Or both?

Disruptive & Emerging Technologies Generative AI

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

Hey, I find your question a little bit broad. May I ask for a little clarification, please?

By saying "deploying generative AI in your org", do you mean:
- setting up and maintaining the infra for training ...read more

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Given this statistic from a recent McKinsey report, “Approximately 80% of the U.S. workforce could have at least 10% of their work tasks affected by the introduction of GPTs, while around 19% of workers may see at least 50% of their tasks impacted.” Please share your thoughts on: what would you expect us (humans) to do with all that extra time?

Disruptive & Emerging Technologies People & Leadership Peer Insights

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

It will be a binary outcome, except for jobs that cannot be replaced or augmented with Gen AI. Your local barbershop probably won’t be impacted at all. The best, brightest, and most creative will leverage Gen AI to massively ...read more

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What are some options for me after retiring as a CIO? How do I start investing now to set up for success later?

Relationship Management Mentoring & Coaching

Michael MarscheanChief Information Officer in Telecommunicationa year ago

If you haven't, you should start investing into the aspects of life beyond work (e.g. relationship, volunteering, personal projects) and find other fulfillment outside of work.

This book might be a good read:
The ...read more

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