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How to Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

In today’s digital world, online businesses depend heavily on reliable technology and strong networks. This increased reliance on technology has led to a critical demand for effective leadership, particularly in the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). A CTO leads a company’s technology efforts and must both build and manage the organization’s tech capabilities while…

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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Information Security Leadership with Best Practices for the Modern CISO – Head of Security

The world of cybersecurity is a constant battleground, with new threats emerging all the time. For Chief Information Security Officers, staying ahead of the curve requires a blend of technical expertise, and a strategic and adaptable mindset. This blog outlines some best practices for navigating the ever-changing Information Security landscape. 1. Embrace Agility Agility in…

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A Strategic Imperative for Chief Risk Officer in Modern Organizations
Certified CISO: A Strategic Imperative for Chief Risk Officer in Modern Organizations

The role of a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is crucial for successfully implementing cybersecurity programs to reduce security risks in organizations. CROs conduct thorough risk assessments across all organizational facets, merging cyber risks into the overarching risk management strategy and aligning them with business objectives. This blog aims to explore the role of a CRO…

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Overview of the Associate CCISO Grandfathering
Associate C|CISO Grandfathering: A Strategic Move to Transition to the Office of a CISO

In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, the demand for skilled cybersecurity leaders who can seamlessly navigate the intricacies of information security has gotten more prominent. The evolution of cyber leaders, even pinpointed in the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role, has highlighted a dire need for qualified professionals who are not only capable…

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4 Essential Information Security Management Skills CISOS

Organizations face an ever-changing digital landscape, which often results in new security risks. Cyberthreats continue to plague both governments and businesses around the world, highlighting the need for security professionals and leaders who can supply the skills and leadership to combat them. As the world of information security evolves, so must the skills of those…

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What Next After CISSP

EC-Council supports your continued leadership journey and that’s why we encourage you to pursue the CCISO after you finish the CISSP. After all, CCISO was created by an Advisory Board full of CISSPs who recognized the need for an executive-level training program to follow CISSP! We cannot afford to just teach managerial skills to leaders…

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CCISO VS CISSP

What next after CISSP? Created by (ISC)2, the CISSP certification has been the leading training program for and validation of IT security management skills since its inception all the way back in 1994. To date there are over 180,000 CISSPs around the world, and that number is growing all the time. It’s hard to overestimate…

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Risk Management

What Is Risk Management? Risk management is a risk assessment method that analyzes and eliminates risks to mitigate threats and optimize an investment’s profits. Risk management includes the detection, review, and reaction to risk factors that are part of a company’s existence. Efficient risk management means seeking — by behaving proactively rather than reactively —…

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