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Securing the Enterprise: A Practical Guide for CISOs, CXOs, and IT Security Professionals
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Securing the Enterprise: A Practical Guide for CISOs, CXOs, and IT Security Professionals

by GS Jha
September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
322 pages
5h 49m
English
Apress
Content preview from Securing the Enterprise: A Practical Guide for CISOs, CXOs, and IT Security Professionals

Part IIThe Role of the Executive Leaders (CXO), CISO, and Board of Directors

The Role of the Executive Leaders (CXO), CISO, and Board of Directors

The Apex of Cybersecurity Leadership. This section delves into the crucial responsibilities and collaborative dynamic of an organization’s highest-level leadership in managing cybersecurity risk. It highlights how these key players—from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other C-suite executives (CXOs) to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Board of Directors—are no longer just spectators but are active participants in shaping a robust security posture.

We will explore the specific duties of each role: the CISO as the technical and strategic security expert; the CXOs as champions ...

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