The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives

Learn to effectivelydeliver businessaligned cybersecurityoutcomes

In TheCISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives, information security experts Matthew K. Sharp and Kyriakos "Rock" Lambros deliveran insightful and practicalresource to help cybersecurity professionalsdevelop the skills they need to effectively communicatewithsenior management and boards.Theyassertbusiness aligned cybersecurityiscrucialand demonstratehowbusiness acumen is being put into actionto delivermeaningful business outcomes.

The authors use illustrative storiesto show professionals how to establish an executive presence and avoid the most common pitfallsexperienced by technology experts when speaking and presenting to executives. The book will show you how to:

• Inspire trust in senior business leaders by properly aligning and setting expectations around risk appetite and capital allocation
• Properly characterize the indispensable role of cybersecurity in your company's overall strategic plan
• Acquire the necessary funding and resources for your company's cybersecurity programand avoid the stress and anxiety that comes with underfunding

Perfect forsecurity and risk professionals, IT auditors, and risk managers looking for effective strategies to communicate cybersecurity concepts and ideas to business professionals without a background intechnology. The CISO Evolution is also a must-read resource forbusinessexecutives, managers, and leadershoping to improvethe quality of dialogue with their cybersecurity leaders.