Evaluating the CISO
Cyber Defense Magazine, Saturday, March 1st, 2025
The CISO role has evolved dramatically in recent years. Today, CISOs are integral executive team members, shaping strategy, translating tech issues for different stakeholders, and managing budgets.
This requires more than just cybersecurity and technical knowledge - it calls for strong skills in budgeting, communication, and leadership.
Moreover, CISOs operate under vastly different conditions across organizations. In some places, they might just be setting up a firewall, while in others, they might lead a team of 100 or more people. Budgets, domains, team sizes, and resources can also vary widely, making it difficult to develop a universal metric for evaluating a CISO's performance.