CIO Wisdom II: More Best Practices

Chapter 5. Securing the IT Facility

Joel Richman Jr. and Paul Nowak

Security has become a catch-all word to describe many diverse technologies and procedures. To an IT person, the idea of security is usually applied to data security and integrity. Network security, file integrity, and a secure database all fall into this category. To a security or facilities person, security is usually applied to perimeter, workplace, or any one of a number of systems that protect physical assets or employees. Both are correct views of security based on the views presented.

Another view is becoming more prevalent in corporate environments, which has led to the creation of a new executive post in some organizations, the chief security officer. This view toward ...