From degree to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): A framework for consideration

Research findings from this study demonstrate a framework in which to examine the required skills of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), with consideration of the relationship between the (a) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), (b) Chief Finance Officer (CFO), (c) Chief Information Officer (CIO), (d) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), (e) Chief Risk Officer (CRO), and (f) Chief Security Officer (CSO) within the Information Security and Assurance field and the needs of both industry and academia. Participants were asked to complete a 10-15 minute survey conducted between various CISOs and academicians. 

Project Details

College: Worldwide College of Business
Department: WDTECM
Type: Faculty-Staff
Start Date: 01/24/2019
End Date: 07/01/2020

Research Team

CO-Investigators

Nan Harrell
Nan Harrell

Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Department of Decision Science and Analytics
  • Worldwide College of Business