We have limited investment dollars and therefore must ensure we are protecting the right assets. The practical side of determining "what" needs to be protected and "how" is a convoluted maze of academics, taxonomies, frameworks, and inconsistent approaches. Here we discuss 5 critical elements to make a difference by developing and effective Critical Asset Protection Program (CAPP).

To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CISOCOMPASS_RolandCloutier_Article.pdf

Cloutier, R. 2019. Critical Cyber Asset Protection Planning—Learning Concepts and Operational Imperatives for Protecting What Needs to be Protected. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pgs 148-150. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl. www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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