Role of the Modern CISO in the Rapidly Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position is currently undergoing transition, especially as risks alter and as more rules and compliance mandates are implemented. The assumptions around this formerly specialist position need to be reevaluated because it is now essential for contemporary businesses.

CISO’s evolving position

In a recently published report, the executive search and leadership consultancy firm Marlin Hawk noted changes in the fundamental requirements for CISOs, increased internal hiring for cyber security positions, and declining CISO turnover rates.

“Today’s CISOs are taking up the mantle of responsibilities that have traditionally fallen solely to the CIO, which is to act as the primary gateway from the tech department into the wider business and the outside marketplace,” stated managing partner at Marlin Hawk, James Larkin.

As a result, CISOs need to be proficient communicators with people at all l

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