Expertise with both information and physical-security technologies is important at the highest rung of the security ladder. CSOs that have an advanced business degree such as an MBA are always going to be that much more desirable than those who do not. Communication skills will always be extremely important to be able to communicate with diverse audiences, says Carl Young, CSO of Stroz Friedberg, a global digital-risk-management and investigations firm. Hardening the perimeter is good basic hygiene, but it is no longer enough. Information-protection skills are in great demand.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2133033/hot-security-skills-of-2013.html