CTO Vs. CIO Vs. CISO: Learn How These Roles Differ
Search CIO, Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Explore who oversees what in enterprise IT.
With a few similarly named positions in the C-suite, it can be difficult to distinguish what different roles do in enterprise IT.
Both IT and information security play vital roles in an organization's overall success and stability. So, it's important to understand the differences between the three C-suite roles typically in charge of technology: chief technology officer (CTO), chief information officer (CIO) and chief information security officer (CISO).
Confusion often arises among nontech employees and executives who don't fully understand the different technology roles. In some organizations, tension between IT and security leaders can further complicate communication issues about each role.