Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 17 | Page 46

CIO OPINION and Digital Transformation processes . For managers , therefore , consolidating an effective digital maturity program means the chance to accelerate and maximize the ability to identify and resolve critical points in organizational processes . cybersecurity policies , and the ‘ optimized ’ stage , with security-oriented teams and systems , does not happen overnight .
Building this maturity involves consolidating the theme as a strategic guideline pursued by the leadership , training talents who help disseminate the importance of digital protection actions and , likewise , seeking partners who assist in paving the security layer as an intrinsic element for all the organization ’ s innovation initiatives .
By investing in this digital security maturity plan , companies take a huge step towards ensuring better organization , control and efficiency over cybersecurity
With an optimized security maturity model , that is , at the maximum maturity level , companies stop acting reactively to issues and assume a new capacity to work proactively and strategically , anticipating items of attention . There are continuous improvements in information security practices , and the number of incidents tends to decrease .
The company now has metrics and measures to strengthen the cybersecurity strategy that ultimately also brings the opportunity to provide better experiences for everyone involved – from the internal IT team to the customer at the end of the delivery chain .
When we think about innovation , just like in a marathon or a climb , we must think step by step , mapping out strategies that will help us reach the stages strongly . It requires attention to oneself , alliances that help us strengthen the whole structure around us , commitment to the future and a great desire to reach goals and succeed . It takes focus , maturity and will to go to the top and beyond . p
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