I Ciso

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and oversee the execution of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy aligned with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead the enterprise-wide information security function, ensuring consistent implementation across all business units.

Strategy Implementation

• Establish a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity program that ensures confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance.
• Support the adoption of global cybersecurity defenses and enterprise risk management processes.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Implement effective governance models across subsidiaries or departments.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (compliance, legal, HR, audit, etc.) to ensure strategic alignment.
• Provide regular reporting on the organization’s cybersecurity posture to senior leadership and risk management bodies.

Operations & Incident Management

• Ensure implementation of security policies, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead incident response efforts, including planning and coordination with internal and external teams.
• Monitor emerging threats and guide mitigation and response strategies.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Proven experience in senior cybersecurity, risk management, or IT security leadership roles.
• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and risk management practices.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• High integrity, resilience under pressure, and a proactive, change-oriented mindset.