Dear CEO: It's Time To Rethink Security Leadership And Empower Your CISOs
CSO Online, Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Veteran CISO Tyler Farrar offers an open letter to CEOs whose business strategies expect security chiefs to be accountable without authority - or who hire CISOs incapable of fulfilling a true leadership role
As a CISO, I've spent years navigating the delicate balance of responsibility and authority, accountability, and autonomy. After writing 'The CISO Paradox,' I was struck by how deeply the article resonated with others in the cybersecurity field.
Many reached out to share their own stories and frustrations, all pointing to the same glaring misalignment: CISOs are tasked with protecting the organization's most critical assets but often lack the authority and support to do so effectively.