Conclusion

A CIO's job is one of the toughest in business. You must understand both the business your company is in and how the technology handles that business. You must always be wary of rogue employees and hackers while still trying to accommodate an ever-growing list of wants and needs from your employees. Each new gadget or technology suddenly becomes a must-have even though the employee who must have it was able to productively do his or her job for decades without it.

Whether you are responsible for setting up compliance or are just one voice in many, there are certain things you should always do. Structure the compliance staff in such a way that it will not inhibit the discovery and correction of issues. Know each of the individuals involved ...

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