As I travel the U.S. and the world, I am frequently asked what the proper reporting structure is for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). While it sounds cliché, the real answer is “it depends.”
In January of 2019, the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide competed at one of the largest sporting events in the country: The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) fifth National Championship game of the College Football Playoffs. There were 75,000 fans in attendance.
According to the 2018 Asia-Pacific compensation survey, conducted jointly by the Asia Crisis & Security Group and Security Management Resources, CSO salaries in APAC range from $230,000 per year to $317,000 per year, with energy and utilities and banking and financial institutions as the two industries with the highest salaries.
Airlines rely on baggage tugs to quickly transport luggage from planes to baggage reclaim areas for customers. However, airlines often find they have to deal with operational issues such as ground support employees believing all vehicles are assigned to employees when there are many unassigned, decreasing employee productivity.
CISO roles – both full-time and fractional – are on the rise. Their skills can help a growing organization enhance its security program, keep it on track, and guide in times of crisis and change. However, finding the right CISO can be tricky business, especially if this role is new to your organization. Here are the skills to look for when hiring your CISO.