Cybersecurity Careers: Become a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

47mBeginner2022-09-29

Authors

Jerich Beason

Chief Information Security Officer, Podcast Host, Speaker

Course details

Chief information security officer (CISO) has ascended to an executive role in most organizations, and all signs point to its continued prevalence in the boardroom. But the path to CISO, a role that calls for both business savvy and an aptitude for cybersecurity, is still largely undefined. In this course, instructor Jerich Beason breaks down what it takes to get hired into this unique and fast-growing position.

Jerich—who has been a CISO for five years and a consultant/advisor to new CISOs for another three—shares his hard-won advice with you. Learn about the common responsibilities and characteristics of a modern CISO, how to advocate for yourself as a strong candidate, and what to focus on in your first 90 days as CISO. Discover best practices for developing a cybersecurity strategy and building relationships. Plus, get tips for making your CEO, board, and other stakeholders feel at ease because you’re at the helm.

Skills covered

Tech Career SkillsTalent ManagementIncident ResponsePersonaHuman ResourcesCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceLeadership and ManagementSoftware Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - So you want to be a CISO
02 - You need a foundational knowledge of cyber security

1. About the Role

03 - What does a CISO do
04 - What type of CISO do you want to be

2. Getting Hired and Getting Started

05 - Before the interview
06 - The CISO resume
07 - The CISO interview
08 - First 90 days

3. Building Your Strategic Plan

09 - Select a security framework
10 - Complete an assessment
11 - Prioritize areas for improvement
12 - Set a mission and vision for your department
13 - Put it on paper and socialize

4. CISO Best Practices

14 - Relationship building
15 - PRIME framework

Conclusion

16 - Make the CISO dream come true