VP, International Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

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Job Summary:The VP, International Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Nielsen is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the security engagement for cybersecurity and product security for all of Nielsen’s non-US operations. This executive-level position plays a crucial role in protecting Nielsen's assets, products, data, employees, and reputation while enabling business growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity:

• Lead the implementation and management of cybersecurity technologies, policies, and procedures across Nielsen’s international presence.
• Support the Fusion Operations team for incident response and management for cybersecurity events when required in areas of responsibility.
• Partner with Security Performance Management to ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Enterprise IT teams to integrate security measures into systems and applications.
• Provide support to all Nielsen functions based in the India, Poland, and Mexico GCCs locations to delivery high quality security engagement.

Product Security:

• Partner with the Head of Product Security to oversee the engagement with Nielsen products and client-facing environments delivered to markets outside the US.
• Support the Product Security team in verifying the implementation of secure development practices in the product lifecycle.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments and infrastructure.
• Evaluate security measures for first-party and third-party data sets.
• Review regular security assessments of Nielsen products and services.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to address security concerns and implement improvements.
• Drive engagement with vulnerability management programs for Nielsen products and services.

Physical Security:

• Support the People Safety and Security team across non-US markets as needed.
• Verify the existence of emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and security agencies as directed.
• Ensure the protection of Nielsen's physical assets and intellectual property.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide regular updates to CISO, CIO, and other functional leaders on security matters.
• Mentor the GCC-based security team, fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and other departments to address security-related issues.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and industry trends to proactively enhance security measures.

Communication and Awareness:

• Partner with Security Performance Management to develop and implement security awareness programs.
• Represent the CISO when needed on security-related matters.
• Foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Proven track record of implementing successful security programs in large, complex organizations.
• Experience with risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, data protection, and secure software development practices