The changing role of the CISO – Information Age
Information Age – Lamont Orange
The complexities of the cybersecurity landscape have significantly increased, making cyberattacks a major threat to an organization’s operations and standing.
As the rate of these attacks grows, cybersecurity has become a pivotal issue discussed in boardrooms.
Forecasts by Gartner suggest that software supply chain attacks could affect 45% of organizations by 2025.
This has expanded the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)’s role—which was traditionally technical—into one that is now crucial to shaping business strategy, especially with the advent of generative AI and the increasing value of data.
CISOs are tasked with implementing best practices within their organizations, such as adopting zero trust frameworks, and advocating for employee mental health and innovation.
As businesses transition to cloud computing and remote work, and as regulations increase to protect personal data, the CISO’s role intersects with more operational teams, including networking and risk compliance.
CISOs are at the forefront of infusing cybersecurity into broader business operations and must align security policies with business objectives and return on investment analyses.
They must navigate the tension between networking and security teams, proposing policies that address both performance and risk management.
The responsibility extends to cybersecurity team management, with many professionals reporting directly to the CISO.
In light of this broadened scope, CISOs also aim to foster trust within the organization to effectuate security policies, and outside the organization to reassure customers about data protection measures.
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