Reducing CIO-CISO Tension Requires Recognizing The Signs
CIO, Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
Given competing pressures and priorities, CIOs and CISOs often find themselves at odds. Knowing where tensions flair and how your partner operates is essential to maintaining a productive partnership.
CIOs and CISOs operate in high-stress environments that can at times place additional strain on their relationship, further distracting them from achieving beneficial outcomes.
In my own career, I've been a CIO and a CISO, so I have firsthand experience with this issue from both perspectives. Defusing the situation so that the relationship is workable, healthy, and respectful for both parties can be challenging, especially for CISOs, who often reportto the CIO. It requires understanding the pressure and priorities of the other's role, as well as how your partner operates.