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Why CISO roles require business and technology savvy

CSO Magazine

Of all the crazy postings that advertise for CISO jobs, the one asking for a CISO to code in Python was probably the most outrageous example of the disconnect about a CISO’s role, says Joe Head, CISO search director at UK-based search firm, Intaso. To read this article in full, please click here

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BrandPost: Overcoming the Top Technology, Process, and People Challenges Faced by CISOs

CSO Magazine

Today, CISOs face three primary challenges that prevent them from optimally protecting their organizations. First, is the tie to their current technology, which often suffers from complexity and siloed operations that prevent automation. To read this article in full, please click here The second challenge is process-related.

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Tracking device technology: A double-edged sword for CISOs

CSO Magazine

The astute cybersecurity leader is no doubt thinking: “This is a CISO nightmare.” To read this article in full, please click here

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The Top Challenges Faced by CISOs in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

As the world continues to face unprecedented cyber threats, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing a growing number of challenges in their roles. In 2023, these challenges are likely to increase, and CISOs will have to be well-equipped to overcome them. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines and penalties.

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Recent shadow IT related incidents present lessons to CISOs

CSO Magazine

Mentioning the phrase “shadow IT” to CISOs often results in an eye-roll or a grimace. Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs. To read this article in full, please click here Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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5 ways to tell you are not CISO material

CSO Magazine

As the role of the CISO continues to grow in importance and gain more responsibility, many cybersecurity practitioners may wonder if they have what it takes to be successful in the role. To read this article in full, please click here Technical expertise and experience are obviously huge assets.

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Security leaders chart new post-CISO career paths

CSO Magazine

To read this article in full, please click here But Engle says he didn’t like other aspects of his position, particularly the governance and regulatory requirement tasks that intensified following the 2002 passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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