CISO

Chief Information Security Officer

A senior-level executive position within an organization, responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure adequate protection of information assets and technologies. The primary roles and responsibilities of a CISO typically include:

• Developing and implementing an organization’s information security strategy and policies.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to information security.
• Overseeing the implementation and management of security technologies and processes.
• Conducting security awareness and training programs for employees.
• Incident response planning and management during security breaches or cyber attacks.
• Collaborating with other executives and stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives.

The CISO reports to senior management and works closely with other departments, such as IT, legal, and human resources, to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to information security across the organization.

• Abbreviation: CISO