In 2017 , Samsung Electronics hired the former CIO of the United States Department of Defense in the form of Terry Halvorsen . Halvorsen also brings his experience as the CIO of the US Navy to his task of keeping Samsung ’ s IT department shipshape . The former US Army officer has emphasised his commitment to security , having been reported as saying “ the best investment anybody can make in security , has very little to do , initially , with technology . It ’ s making sure you have educated your workforce on IT , operations , cyber hygiene .”

www . gigabitmagazine . com