As the workforce moved from the cubicle desk to the dining room table in 2020, cybersecurity suddenly became everyone’s concern. Focus turned to the chief information security officer (CISO). It’s their job to keep businesses running and secure. In many companies, that also meant juggling a move to a full digital transformation with effective remote cybersecurity.
The CISO is a relatively new arrival to the C-Suite. It’s also one that is still finding its place among more established leadership positions. As organizations continue to use a remote or hybrid workforce, the CISO’s role at the executive’s table will be needed. But to empower them to defend against cyberattacks, the working relationship between the CISO and other members of the C-suite need to shift.
The Shared Language of CISO and CEO
“The CISO is a key organization protector and holds the entire weight of the organization’s data security in their hands,” Sean McDermott wrote for Forbes.
Because they’re such a keystone, best defense practices are key to steady business operations. And the only way the CISO can do their job is to have the full support of the CEO. Therefore, CEOs can no longer afford to ignore their digital defenses. It’s up to the CEO to make sure the CISO and the security team have the budget and resources — including the right tech and staffing — necessary to meet today’s challenges. It is also up to the CEO to make sure the CISO has the authority necessary to make decisions.
As McDermott pointed out, most CISOs act as the bridge between the business side and technical side. Therefore, the ..
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