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Security governance structures

Security governance structures

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Security governance structures

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- [Instructor] Governance programs are the sets of procedures and controls put in place to allow an organization to effectively direct its work. Without governance, running a large organization would be impossible. If thousands of employees each made their own decisions about priorities, responsibilities and operational methods, nothing would ever get done. Governance ensures that all parts of the organization align with its strategic goals. Corporate governance programs ensure that the organization sets and follows the right strategic direction. In publicly-traded companies, the thousands of shareholders can't manage daily oversight. Instead, they hold meetings to elect a board of directors to represent them. These directors, often major shareholders with expertise in corporate governance, have the ultimate authority. They might've served as senior corporate executives themselves. Best practices often suggest that a majority of the board members should be independent. Having no…

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