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How to know you\u2019re a real-deal CSO \u2014 and whether that job opening truly seeks one<\/a><\/p>\n

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As many firms have different job architectures, title standing may also be dependent on the organization, their size and market segment, and overall functions and responsibilities of an IT security professional, Wald explains. Generally speaking, titles should be based on more commonly held competitive benchmarks in the market.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsually, when entering into a role, IT security professionals are aware of the title that they are pursuing. It would be contingent on the hiring company to maintain the consistency of the role\u2019s functions rather than evolve into a function that isn\u2019t reflective of the initially stated title and tasks,\u201d Wald says.<\/p>\n

To ensure that an employer and a CSO candidate are on the same page, Wald says the security pro \u201cshould be encouraged to speak to other immediate team members and partner stakeholders in product strategy, operations, business, finance, and legal teams \u2014 to gain insight and perspective on the prospects, needs, roadmap, and related touchpoints to help come to a consensus on the viability of that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

How CSOs can be sure they\u2019re the \u2018real deal\u2019<\/h2>\n

IT security leaders can know you\u2019re the real deal when the business seeks your counsel on non-security issues and you are comfortable being challenged regarding other business decisions, Breckenridge explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a business unit leader asks for your input on a new market entry or an M&A deal because they value your risk-adjusted perspective, you\u2019ve arrived,\u201d Breckenridge says. \u201cYou also know you\u2019re ready when you can comfortably accept \u2018informed risk\u2019 and feel like you\u2019re fine signing off on a known vulnerability because the business value of a launch outweighs the technical debt.\u201d<\/p>\n

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