Security pros seek chief executive

Summary: Institute of IT Security Professionals is aiming to recruit a successor to acting chief executive Nick Coleman

The Institute of IT Security Professionals is recruiting a chief executive officer.

Launched in 2006, the IISP brings together security professionals from across industry sectors to network and share good practice.

The responsibilities of the chief executive will include the operation of the institute, including its staff, programmes and activities. The chief executive reports to a board of directors, who provide governance, oversight and direction for the institute.

At present the acting chief executive is Nick Coleman. Applicants should apply to Paul Dorey, BP's director of digital security, who chairs the IISP board.

Topic: Networking

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  • IT versus Information Security

    Ironically this article refers to the IISP as representing IT Security whereas its main aim is to further the cause of Information Security. The broader discipline of Information Security should not be confused with the technology-focused discipline of IT Security.
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