How to foster CIO/CSO collaboration

Defining the relationship between a CIO and a CSO (Chief Security Officer) can be difficult as lines of responsibility blur when it comes to dealing with all the technology and security tasks facing both roles. But as the CIO and CSO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance explain, if you take the time to collaborate and map out specific duties regarding how the security team fits into the overall tech landscape, it's not too hard. Understanding each other's views and agreeing to definitions of tasks is a huge part of making the CIO/CSO roles work well together. For example, while one big security task at TriWest is auditing the IT effort and operations, its CSO says he prefers the term, and the concept, of assessment rather than auditing. Collaboration is key.

For more on CIO/CSO relations:
- read this interview at CIO