Security Metrics: Protecting Our Digital Assets of the Future

Explore the critical role of security metrics in safeguarding digital assets in this 25-minute conference talk by Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt. Delve into the evolution of cybersecurity measures, learn why effective metrics focus on overall program performance rather than just numbers, and understand the importance of establishing a framework for monitoring in today's rapidly changing threat landscape. Gain insights on balancing security investments with other organizational priorities, and discover how security metrics can provide quantifiable and qualitative insights to justify additional resources. Benefit from Wong's extensive experience in information security, including her work at eBay, Zynga, and Symantec, as she shares practical strategies for implementing security metrics within organizations.