Redefining the Role: What Makes a CISO Great

This article provides practical guidance for CISOs on aligning security with business goals, building cross-functional relationships, developing a rolling 18–36 month strategy, prioritizing data-centric controls, managing third-party and supply chain risk, governing AI, and communicating risk to executives and boards. It emphasizes leadership, financial literacy, resiliency planning, and team wellbeing as core responsibilities for modern security leaders.