Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 08 | Page 51

COUNTRY FOCUS : PAKISTAN
CISOs require a mix of technical and people management skills , not least of which is the ability to speak to the board on their own terms using the language of business .
How important is it to communicate effectively with the board ?
Most CISOs come from a technical background but translating that technical know-how into language that resonates with the board is a rare skill . It is one that a CISO would be well advised to acquire . Having the right blend of technical expertise and good communications skills gives a CISO the best chance of driving their cybersecurity strategy forward with the full support of the board . p
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