Redefining the CISO Role in the Boardroom: An Easy Guide

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Information Technology

17 July 2023

The role of CISO has been redefined, from one that reacts to data breaches and threats to a position of strategic importance with complex objectives. With the responsibilities of addressing elements of cybersecurity, providing IT expertise, communicating technical topics to board members — among many more, their leadership is needed now more than ever.

This e-book discusses the challenges facing today’s CISOs and how to overcome them:

Role of the CISO and CIO
Top challenges facing CISOs
Common questions asked by boards

Download now and book a demo to get all the benefits of this powerful resource.

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