Influence of Security Risk Management Findings

This document is a research report that presents key findings from a study on the influence of security risk management, conducted by Dr. Michael Coole, Nicola Lockhart, and Jennifer Medbury of Edith Cowan University in 2022. The study identifies various factors that limit the influence of security professionals, including organizational hierarchy, risk hierarchy, engagement with decision-makers, and communication issues within the risk management industry. It emphasizes that personal attributes of individuals, such as leadership qualities, charisma, and communication skills, play a significant role in overcoming these limitations. The report discusses how individual security professionals can achieve high levels of influence through their personal networks and relationships, particularly with C-suite executives. The findings suggest that while the security function may lack strategic relevance in some contexts, individual characteristics can enhance the overall impact of security within an organization.