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Cybersecurity Leadership Demystified

Cybersecurity Leadership Demystified

By : Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
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Cybersecurity Leadership Demystified

Cybersecurity Leadership Demystified

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By: Dr. Erdal Ozkaya

Overview of this book

The chief information security officer (CISO) is responsible for an organization's information and data security. The CISO's role is challenging as it demands a solid technical foundation as well as effective communication skills. This book is for busy cybersecurity leaders and executives looking to gain deep insights into the domains important for becoming a competent cybersecurity leader. The book begins by introducing you to the CISO's role, where you'll learn key definitions, explore the responsibilities involved, and understand how you can become an efficient CISO. You'll then be taken through end-to-end security operations and compliance standards to help you get to grips with the security landscape. In order to be a good leader, you'll need a good team. This book guides you in building your dream team by familiarizing you with HR management, documentation, and stakeholder onboarding. Despite taking all that care, you might still fall prey to cyber attacks; this book will show you how to quickly respond to an incident to help your organization minimize losses, decrease vulnerabilities, and rebuild services and processes. Finally, you'll explore other key CISO skills that'll help you communicate at both senior and operational levels. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a complete understanding of the CISO's role and be ready to advance your career.
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How to get hired as a CISO

Cyber security is among the most important concerns in any organization. The ability to secure digital assets in an organization determines the success of a business, with more cases of data breaches being reported every other day. This increase in the prevalence of security incidents has led to CISO professionals being among the most sought-after experts globally. This career is among the best paying careers in the information technology sector and being a CISO is considered the pinnacle of an IT career. Therefore, for any aspiring cyber security professional eying a CISO career, there are several issues they need to address before they can be hired. These factors include the following:

  • Qualifications
  • Experience
  • Communication ability
  • Leadership skills

This section has provided insights into how to get hired as a CISO executive and listed the various requirements you need to get the job. This list is described in detail in the following...

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