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The Top 8 Attributes of a CISO that Benefit Organizations

October, also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, emphasizes the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. An experienced CISO can..

Oct 28, 2024

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October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month underscores the urgent need for strong cybersecurity measures. With the escalating..

Oct 22, 2024

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With over 12,000 CIO (or equivalent) job openings in LinkedIn, HR leaders are challenged to not only hire for newly created positions,..

Oct 11, 2024

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Why Interim Technology Leadership is a Compelling Option Did you know the average time to fill a CIO vacancy is six months? That's six..

Sep 30, 2024

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This is Part 3 of a 3-part series from our newest ebook titled, "The CEO's Guide to Hiring a CISO". Part 3: How Does a CEO Select..

Jul 29, 2024

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This is Part 2 of a 3-part series from our newest ebook titled, "The CEO's Guide to Hiring a CISO". Part 2: How Does a CISO Add..

Jul 17, 2024

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This is Part 1 of a 3-part series from our newest ebook titled, "The CEO's Guide to Hiring a CISO. Technology leadership is pivotal..

Jun 26, 2024

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The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies is reshaping the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) within..

May 21, 2024

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Purpose-Driven Leadership In Part 2 of the 3-part interview series, Burke and David share their inspiring journeys of entrepreneurship..

May 13, 2024

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Welcome to our special three-part interview series with Burke Autrey, CEO of Fortium Partners, hosted by David Mansilla on his..

May 7, 2024

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In this episode summary of the Investor Report Podcast, host Aleksandra Shushkevich sits down with Fortium Partner, Marty Howard, a..

May 1, 2024

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In today's fast-paced and technology-driven market, the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has never been more critical for SaaS..

Mar 30, 2024

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Despite the vision and backing from specialized healthcare investors, the ramp-up of a B2B SaaS startup unveiled many unforeseen..

Mar 26, 2024

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The following synopsishighlights how LHM Physical Therapy Institute leveraged Fortium Partners' expertise (a fractional CIO) to..

Mar 13, 2024

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In an era where technology is a pivotal aspect of every organization, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) faced a unique..

Jan 30, 2024

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Managed Security Service Providers offer a valuable service, but they are no Replacement for a Chief Information Security Officer..

Jan 10, 2024

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Read Part 1 of "A CEO’s Guide to Hiring a CTO" here. In Part 1, Burke Autrey, CEO and Founder of Fortium Partners, provided an..

Dec 8, 2023

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In the fast-evolving business landscape, CEOs are often confronted with the pivotal decision of how to fill critical leadership gaps,..

Nov 30, 2023

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Client Profile: A PE firm acquires a global technology leader to create a broad portfolio group of highly configurable solutions ..

Nov 30, 2023

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Meet Cameron, a seasoned leader with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning from being the CEO of Tecodo to holding pivotal roles in..

Oct 28, 2023

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In today's digitized era, businesses constantly seek ways to streamline their operations. One such international logistics firm..

Sep 30, 2023

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Angus Robertson, Panel Moderator and Partner & CRO, Chief Outsiders. Burke Autrey, Founder and CEO, Fortium Partners. The rapid..

Sep 27, 2023

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In the fast-paced world of finance, businesses must adapt swiftly to keep up with unexpected demands. For a virtual and cloud-based..

Aug 29, 2023

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"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Strategic" E-commerce offers incredible convenience and access to a wide variety of..

Aug 24, 2023

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What is a CTO? The CTO is the most senior technology executive reporting to a non-technology executive in a Technology Creator..

Jul 10, 2023

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Introduction: In today's hyper-driven world with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), private equity firms..

Jul 4, 2023

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Technology leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizations forward by strategically planning, implementing, and managing..

May 22, 2023

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As technology accelerates in every aspect of business, CEOs must prioritize IT capabilities and seek the expertise of technology..

May 11, 2023

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What is a CIO? The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is an organization's most senior technology executive who reports to a..

May 4, 2023

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EVERY company, except for the very smallest, needs a Chief Information Office (CIO). But the prevailing full-time hiring approach..

Apr 18, 2023

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As businesses grow, their technology needs also increase. However, managing the IT function through a non-IT department can create..

Apr 10, 2023

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In Part 3, Ben Wolf, host of Win-Win - an Entrepreneurial Community, and Burke Autrey, Founder and CEO of Fortium Partners, discuss..

Mar 21, 2023

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In Part 2, Ben Wolf, host of Win-Win, an Entrepreneurial Community, and Burke Autrey, Founder and CEO of Fortium, discuss the value..

Mar 15, 2023

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Introduction to Part 1 Fortium Partners Founder and CEO, Burke Autrey, joined Ben Wolf, Host of Win-Win: An Entrepreneurial Community..

Mar 15, 2023

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The following is a transcript of the interview that can be watched in its entirety on YouTube here. Introduction In a world where..

Mar 15, 2023

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All organizations need the basics of technology leadership: responsibility and accountability for making solid investments in..

Feb 15, 2023

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Tech leaders' responsibilities are growing fast - and their job titles are expanding along with them. Last year, Forbes posted an..

Feb 7, 2023

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4 Situations that Determine When a CIO is Needed As the number of employees grows, the complexity of the technology and the..

Jan 23, 2023

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Securing interim technology leaders (Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer) is..

Jan 23, 2023

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There is growing discussion and need around the use of interim and fractional technology leadership- CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. It would..

Jan 12, 2023

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It takes an integrated business approach to delight and retain customers — every time, across every touch point As a long-time..

Dec 28, 2022

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A campus CIO leaves. In the ideal scenario, the departure is anticipated — a scheduled retirement, or maybe a logical,..

Dec 8, 2022

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As cloud technology options grow and evolve, many companies find themselves in a difficult situation as related to their core..

Dec 8, 2022

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The origin story of Achilles begins with his mother, the Greek goddess Thetis, and how she attempted to protect him. Thetis went to..

Sep 1, 2021

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Ransomware is one of thefastest-growingforms of cybercrime. It begins when ransomware criminals gain access to a company’s network..

Sep 1, 2021

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One of the recurring questions I hear often from CEOs, CFOs, COOs and occasionally the HR Director of small to medium size companies..

Sep 1, 2021

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There are at least four scenarios in which IT security questionnaires fail to help mitigate the unauthorized access to data...

Sep 1, 2021

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This is the third in our series of C-level officer (presidents, owners, and board members) cybersecurity perspectives. 1 =..

Sep 1, 2021

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Alignment is about everyone rowing the boat in the same direction. It’s about an entire organization being focused on the same..

Sep 1, 2021

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Originally Published on the Digital Business Transformation blog The chaos and intrusion caused bytraditional consulting firms..

Sep 1, 2021

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At an IT conference dedicated toDigital Transformationa little over a year ago, I listened to the CIO of a major retailer vaunt the..

Sep 1, 2021

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More than half of senior executives surveyed think their company doesn’t have a winning strategy and two-thirds think their..

Sep 1, 2021

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Unified donor data and a unified experience is supported by an Omni-Channel approach. Omni-channel creates a unified approach..

Sep 1, 2021

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Building a digital business is about building an ecosystem, not just a few isolated initiatives that have no impact on each other, the..

Sep 1, 2021

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Resist the temptation to focus and organize around silos. While silos can maximize a part of the system, they sub-optimize the..

Sep 1, 2021

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Over the years I have seen more than one non-technical person get really upset when an engineering lead mentions “technical..

Sep 1, 2021

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Let’s step back and define the roles of a Permanent CIO and an Interim CIO before we get to Fractional CIO. Permanent is straight..

Sep 1, 2021

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For the decades that I’ve been in the IT profession pundits have predicted the demise of the role of the Chief Information Officer..

Sep 1, 2021

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It Takes Two to Tango… In 2003, when IT professionals were still celebrating triumphs of the previous decade (Y2K disaster..

Sep 1, 2021

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‍What is a Fractional Technology Leader? A fractional technology leader is a highly experienced leader that works less than full time..

Apr 22, 2021