As the Chief Trust Officer role arises, so must its scope of trust
The "first world" (an antiquated term, I know, but it's still accurate) is an increasingly digital world in which the concept of trust is more vital than ever. Of course everyone's up in arms about data breaches and leaks, cyber attacks, privacy and identity - but the need for trust is not only about securing data: it's about the need for fundamental trustworthiness of our digital lives, from the websites we visit to the apps we use, to the streaming upon which we binge, to the devices we rely upon, to the social media engagements to which we're addicted. While I'm deeply passionate about urging companies to demonstrate this trustworthiness, I'm equally concerned about the lack of awareness among everyday people regarding their own digital footprints and personal data exposure. The Call for Digital Trustworthiness In my 16 years working in the field of internet security, I've witnessed a significant shift in the roles responsible for managing se