The CISO job has tended to be a very technical job since its inception in the late 1990s. The traditional view of the job has shifted in more recent years thanks to workforce diversification and a desire for security to be more aligned with business interests. As a result, today youll find male and female CISOs, from all backgrounds, offering a variety of skills and experiences. The job responsibilities are ever increasing, the hours are long, and failure around any security incident almost always results in dismissal.”]
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