From "Necessary Cost" to Strategic Asset: Redefining the Investment Return of Information Security Training

Activity: Talk or presentationInvited talk

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Abstract:
Information security training is often perceived as a "necessary cost" in corporate operations, yet its value extends far beyond basic protection to a strategic asset. This talk decodes the economic impact of information security education through a business lens, revealing how it transforms from a reactive "defensive expenditure" into a proactive "strategic asset" that fuels growth. Backed by industry data and case studies, the speech will illustrate the investment return of information security training across multiple dimensions, including financial defense, compliance risk mitigation, brand equity, operational resilience. Moreover, security compliance is becoming a global business "passport"—Zoom rebuilt user trust through end-to-end encryption training, recovering 62% in stock value, while Salesforce integrated ISO 27001 certification into sales processes, securing 22% more orders in regulated industries. This talk focuses on a key message: Information security training is not an IT "checklist", but a strategic priority embedded in corporate strategic goal. By analyzing industry practices and cases, audiences can turn security capabilities into market advantages and career accelerators.
Period15 May 2025
Event titleIBSS Intellectual Exchange Talk No.10
Event typeSeminar
Degree of RecognitionLocal