Title: Beyond Skills: How CISO Recruiters Identify Cybersecurity Leaders with Vision
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Executive Summary As is the case with many new-age roles, recruitment of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the current age is not entirely about the technical aspect of the role. The doers of this profession are also crucial in the assessment of the organization’s ability to withstand the dynamic threats in the environment, the strategic engagement in security practices, and the overall risk appetite of the organization. This gives rise to the need to look for a CISO recruitment profile that does not stop at the standard papers but incorporates qualities such as flexibility, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster an organization’s culture that appreciates security. This paper discusses the CISO end states and how CISO recruiter hire the right individuals who have the strategic foresight to lead strong cyber security initiatives and build resilient structures against the threats of today’s cyber world. 1. The Transformation of the Role of a CISO: Vision as the...