Mike Burg is the Director of Strategic Advisory at security services firm Alagen and contributing author to “IT Security Metrics: A Practical Framework for Measuring Security & Protecting Data.” With over 20 years of security experience, he has served as acting CISO across several industries including medical, financial and transportation.
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.