Intelligent CISO Issue 58 | Page 43

In today ’ s organisations , it is important for CISOs to serve as a leader of change rather than a manager of technologies .
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In today ’ s organisations , it is important for CISOs to serve as a leader of change rather than a manager of technologies .

of a whole infrastructure dynamically protected by a holistic ZTNA strategy is far superior to securing the session , the application , or the segment . The CISO must be fluent in articulating these benefits and expressing them in terms of risks so that the stakeholders understand that the pros outweigh the cons .
New roles ‘ expected ’ of CISOs in today ’ s organisations
The role of the CISO has evolved and expanded to meet the ever-changing needs of organisations . Today , CISOs are expected not only to be technically savvy but also strategic thinkers who can help organisations navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape .
In addition to traditional CISO responsibilities such as developing and implementing security policies and procedures , CISOs are also expected to have a deep understanding of business operations and objectives . They need to be able to align their security strategies with the goals of the organisation and create programmes that effectively protect against cyberthreats . As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve , so too will the role of the CISO . Organisations will continue to expect CISOs to be innovative and adaptable leaders who can help them stay one step ahead of the latest cyberthreats .
In today ’ s organisations , it is important for CISOs to serve as a leader of change rather than a manager of technologies . Digital Transformation is such a big wave that the successful deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions involves the entire company , all employees included . The human dimension of the role is a key success factor when you consider that 60 % of transformation projects continue to fail for having underestimated the user adoption aspect . Policies that change the way people work , such as teleworking , ZTNA , or DevOps need to be explained before they are enforced . Explaining the why of cybersecurity becomes just as important as implementing the how .
Conclusion
The CISO ’ s role is no longer just about protecting the organisation from cyberthreats . CISOs are now a key business enabler , tasked with delivering business value . Acting as a Risk Controller reduces operational risk and enhances the organisation ’ s security posture by acting as a change agent . Further , today ’ s CISO acts as an effective communicator to the board of management to help close the organisation ’ s cybersecurity gaps .
With more risk , more visibility and more leadership , the role of the CISO becomes much more interesting , embracing every key department of the company including the lines of production . Today ’ s CISO is not only an expert in technologies , but is also a strategist , an influencer and a source of inspiration throughout the entire value chain . u www . intelligentciso . com
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