Security professional Marc Fidanza earned a degree in business and accounting as well as a CPA before he got involved in security. David Kent is vice president of security for $3 billion pharmaceutical giant Genzyme in Cambridge, Mass. Tim Williams had his eye on a career in public law enforcement, so he earned an undergraduate degree in criminal justice. Having a deeper knowledge of business is critical to CSOs, who must be aware of the interrelated nature of risk. There are other ways to develop a broader business perspective than getting an MBA.”]