Abstract

Pending changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley-Act "Safeguards Rule" will soon mandate the hiring of a qualified individual to manage firm IT and security needs. This requirement will force many firms to hire a Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") for the first time. Due to the uniquely difficult nature of a CISO's role, the dearth of available talent, and the high costs associated with hiring a qualified professional, firms require a sound understanding of elements to consider in making this choice. In this light, this paper examines essential in-depth factors to consider in finding and retaining the right CISO. While finding the right CISO is a tough challenge, hiring the right person should yield substantial positive contributions to organizational security and the best interests of stakeholders, clients, and the firm itself.

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