BEING A CISO

<p>Dr. Eric Cole's latest episode of "Life of a CISO" delves into the intricate role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), emphasizing the critical balance between security and functionality. He explores the tendency for CISOs to revert to technical solutions when under pressure, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of business operations. Cole stresses the necessity of CISOs becoming business enablers rather than barriers, shifting the focus towards embracing and knowing the business. He outlines three pivotal questions: assessing value/benefit, evaluating risk/exposure, and crucially, asking if one is willing to accept the risk. This shift...