Does a CISO Need Tech Skills?
from Defense in Depth
All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series https://cisoseries.com/defense-in-depth-does-a-ciso-need-tech-skills Does a CISO need technical skills to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Many CISOs don't have them. Are they still effective and does it affect their ability to lead? Check out this post for the basis for our conversation on this week's episode which features me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series, and guest co-host Ben Sapiro, (@ironfog), CISO, Great-West LifeCo, and our guest, Zach Powers, CISO, Benchling. Thanks to our episode sponsor, IT Asset Management Group Poorly managed IT asset disposal, lack of due diligence, and a disposal program without clearly defined responsible parties has now resulted in millions of dollars in regulatory penalties. Is it clear who is responsible for the performance of your data disposition practice? IT Asset Management Group's free program guide includes tips for establishing stakeholders at your organization and expectations for all practitioners. Download the program guide today at itamg.com/CISO. In this episode Why having the skills helps with realistic expectations Being able to see through the nonsense The value of staying passionate about the profession
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