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Reflections on CIO research: The essential qualities sought after when hiring today’s cyber security leaders
Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal,
2
(1),
31-37
(2018)
Abstract
The current security job market has become increasingly difficult to navigate. The uncertainty this can cause for CIOs, on top of their mounting workload, is difficult to address and causes increased risk for the organisation. While security roles may remain empty for extended periods of time, what CIOs are certain of are the key traits they are looking for in their next security leader. This paper reflects on surveyed opinions of CIOs, detailing the non-negotiable qualities required for a security leader to effectively meet the needs of the board and protect their organisation from cyberattack.
Keywords: board; CISO; CIO; leadership; hiring; risk
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Author's Biography
Claire Pales is the best-selling author of The Secure CIO and the director of 27 Lanterns, a consulting company committed to helping organisations create and sustain effective cyber security teams. With a desire to build teams, coach and mentor security professionals throughout their career journey, she draws from her experience spanning the Asia Pacific region in industries from critical infrastructure to finance, online and e-commerce businesses. Her passion is to bring together like-minded people across organisations to establish security as a way of working. Leveraging her subject matter expertise and a Bachelor’s degree in police studies, postgraduate studies in e-crime investigation and executive coaching qualifications, Claire is also a mother to four children, an aspiring runner, an industry speaker, volunteer and blogger.
