TLDR: A great CISO balances leadership, technical skills, and business acumen to drive security strategy aligned with organizational goals. Key practices include understanding business dynamics, fostering cross-department relationships, empowering teams, developing adaptable strategies, and managing financial literacy. CISOs must communicate risks transparently, protect sensitive data, focus on meaningful metrics, oversee third-party risks, and govern AI use, while maintaining a proactive and resilient security posture.
https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/redefining-role-ciso-great