The CISO Role Undergoes A Major Evolution
DARKReading, Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Post-SolarWinds, it's no longer enough for chief information security officers to remain compliant and call it a day.
We are in a time of major evolution for the chief information security officer. Where things once felt cut and dry, the roles and responsibilities of a CISO now feel like a moving target - and it's essential that cybersecurity industry leaders start to nail those responsibilities down or face the consequences.
When CISOs are hired, they're often described as being responsible for implementing effective security, information security, and risk management frameworks at their organizations. But in light of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against the SolarWinds CISO, some might say the CISO the job description should include "Fall guy in the face of a cyber incident."