Security News > 2022 > February > Is a focus on tech skills for CISOs holding us back in the boardroom?

CISOs report to CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and more, and the skills needed depend on the nature of the business and who they report to.

Reporting lines do not dictate power or the value of a role, but when most CISOs are still reporting to a technical leader - this limits the ability to be strategic and dilutes value.

It comes as no surprise that CISOs are typically under a lot of pressure, and this leads to regular rotation of roles, and attrition within security departments.

While it's essential to understand what security teams are doing, to grow the CISO's influence - developing soft skills are essential, like stakeholder communication, business acumen and strategic planning.

A role requiring oversight into technical tasks without executing them - I've seen CISOs involved in incident management due to incorrect expectations.

Successful CISOs must be able to update security controls, swapping old tools for solutions that reduce manual effort and prioritize actions, like AI detection and response.

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