Chapter 11: CISO

In this chapter, you will learn what a chief information security officer (CISO) is and the average salary range for this career in the US. Additionally, you will learn about the options for career progression and learn common interview questions for the role.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • What is a CISO?
  • How much can you make in this career?
  • What other careers can you do?
  • Common interview questions for a CISO career

What is a CISO?

A CISO is a leader who is responsible for driving the information security program of an organization. Being a CISO is more than just understanding information security technologies and how the systems work together. It also involves understanding the business, including ...

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