What is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and security operations. The CISO ensures alignment between security initiatives and business objectives.
The role encompasses governance, compliance, incident response, and security architecture.
What does a CISO do?
A CISO is responsible for defining Security Posture, implementing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs, and leading initiatives such as Zero Trust and Defense in Depth.
They also communicate cyber risk to executive leadership, manage Incident Response (IR), and oversee protection of Critical Business Assets (CBA).
