Evolving Role of CISO
Before the rapid development and popularity of digitization, the role of CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) was constrained to just being a part of IT teams, directing IT staff and planning cybersecurity defense. Regardless of conducting crucial tasks, CISOs were not traditionally a part of high management and had limited influence on the main business.
This has changed due to the rising risk of a cybersecurity breach and the rising expense of remediation. CISO is no longer a mere security evangelist, but holds much greater significance in the IT world.
However, with more power comes more responsibility. The cyber landscape now has become more complicated than ever, with more frequent cybercrime activities being witnessed than ever before. As cyberattacks become more complex, frequent, and damaging, the CISO is ultimately responsible for any defensive blunders made in defending against existing and new risks.
Moreover, the shortage of security professionals only adds to the struggle and strain that comes with this profession. Thus, CISO is required to focus on this issue to maintain its efficiency, with their evolving jobs. They may both safeguard their businesses and reduce their stress levels by devoting time and money to important areas like cultivating loyalty, dealing with legacy systems, and developing a culture that prioritizes security.
Building Loyalty and Skills
This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents