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CISO is the senior executive responsible for an organization’s information security strategy and governance. This role involves overseeing risk assessments, security architecture, and policy enforcement to protect sensitive data and critical systems. The CISO coordinates between technical teams and business units to ensure security measures align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
In practice, the CISO must manage risks from insider threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, and targeted cyberattacks by prioritizing security controls and monitoring emerging threats. Their decisions influence how effectively an organization detects and responds to incidents, maintains secure configurations, and integrates security into business processes. Effective CISOs balance technical expertise with strategic oversight to reduce exposure across diverse attack surfaces.
Experts at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlighted a range of major industry trends, from advanced social engineering techniques to vulnerability exploits
2017 ransomware attack on shipping company A P Moller Maersk marked a turning point for the cybersecurity industry, according to its former CISO Adam Banks
A panel of CISOs at Infosecurity Europe urged their peers to use risk management and clear communication to tame a chaotic cyber landscape
Experts argue that CISOs should avoid product duplication and simplify their language to ensure budget is spent wisely
The attacks on UK retailers are “a wake-up call” for the industry, said River Island’s Information Security Officer
CISOs should demand more of their vendors and use regulation as an ally to persuade board members to accelerate the transition to post-quantum safety