CISO and CIO Convergence: Ready or Not, Here It Comes
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Digital transformation intensifies overlap between CIO and CISO roles, highlighting integral role of cybersecurity in businesses. Changes in IT requirements shifted CIO's focus from managing infrastructure to harnessing innovation via IT services, while heightened cybersecurity threats enhanced the role and visibility of CISOs in business. Digital transformation brings increased collaboration between CISOs and CIOs, although ultimate roles may depend on company factors. Regardless, alignment between these roles is key to successful digital transformation.
