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Chief Information Security Officer Job Description

Chief Information Security Officer Job Description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior-level executive position who is responsible for the development and execution of cyber security policies. The CISO is accountable for the reduction or mitigation of cyber security risks, operational compliance, and department finances.

The CISO is the head of internet technologies and cyber security in an organization. The Chief Information Security Office is also responsible for information security. CISOs must maintain awareness of new security threats and changes in technology. They must also monitor the skills of their team and be sure the IT department is suitable equipped with staff, resources, and budget to handle a cyber security attack. An estimated 7% of US companies are stockpiling Bitcoin to help pay for the demands of a ransomware attack.

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What is the Role of a Chief Security Officer?

Roles of the Chief Information Security Officer Include:

  • Hiring an Information Technology team (IT)
  • Directing IT and cyber security staff
  • Audit and periodically review existing policies
  • Establishing Information Security Policies
  • Keep abreast of new security threats
  • Prepare financial reports for mitigation of threats and for mitigation of new threats

What is the Average Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary?

The salary for a Chief Information Security Officer ranges from $154,000 up to $380,000, according to SilverBull. The median CISO salary is $204,000. San Francisco, California the average CISO salary is $249,000.

What are the Education Requirements for Chief Information Security Officer?

The Chief Information Security Officer must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Ideal degrees are Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or IT Management and Project Management. Since the CISO is an executive-level, C-Suite position a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) is ideal.

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