The Future Of The CISO - Jeff Pollard, Jess Burn - BSW #379

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Becoming a CISO is a lofty goal for many security and risk pros, and the role brings new sets of challenges. CISOs who accept the wrong opportunities will be forced to conform, rather than excel, and take on outsized liability for the scope of responsibilities.

Jeff Pollard, Vice-President, Principal Analyst on the Security and Risk Team, and Jess Burn, Principal Analyst, both from Forrester Research join Business Security Weekly to discuss The Future Of The CISO report. This report outlines the six most common types of CISOs based on Forrester Research and interactions with security leaders, including the characteristics and competencies of each type. This report helps security leaders define who they are, their values, and optimal situations for their skill set.

Jeff Pollard, Vice-President, Principal Analyst on the Security and Risk Team, and Jess Burn, Principal Analyst, both from Forrester Research join Business Security Weekly to discuss the second part of The Future Of The CISO report. What if you don't like the future of the CISO role and want to get out? The report also provides guidance on what comes after the CISO role, as leaders contemplate the next step in their career. If you think it's a board role, you better know what skills are needed, as cybersecurity by itself is not enough. Join in for part 2.

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-379