Cybersecurity is no longer only the domain of I.T. and security teams. From the loading dock to the C-suite, everyone must be security minded.
Within your organization, a well-trained staff can be your best line of cyber defense. But people can also be your worst enemies. You can buy top-of-the-line security technology and implement best practices, but if your people won’t follow good security practices and policies or use that technology properly, your organization remains at risk. You must also get buy-in from your board of directors to create a culture of security.
How the CISO Role Is Evolving
What’s the most important skill set for being a CISO? Current knowledge of the latest threats? Deep understanding of cybersecurity technology to mitigate security risks? Familiarity with the latest tools, tactics, procedures, and activities of well-funded hacking collectives?
Tech knowledge is not the most important characteristic of a CISO today.
Increasingly, CISOs are being elevated to the C-suite and becoming trusted business advisors. This requires soft skills, with the ability to communicate in terms that everyone understands. The CISO must be a business enabler and a strategic advisor who explains risk in business terms. Chapter 1 discusses the evolution of this critical role so you can focus your efforts on becoming a strong security leader.
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