chief ICT security officer

Code 2529.1

Chief ICT security officers protect company and employee information against unauthorized access. They also define the Information System security policy, manage security deployment across all Information Systems and ensure the provision of information availability.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • cyber security
  • information security strategy
  • ICT security legislation
  • ICT security standards
  • internal risk management policy
  • data protection
  • organisational resilience
  • ICT network security risks
  • decision support systems
  • audit techniques
  • attack vectors

Skills and competences

  • Desarrollar un plan de implementación
  • Fomentar una cultura que valora la seguridad y la ética en el manejo de los datos
  • Gestionar equipos de trabajo en ambientes híbridos y remotos
  • implement ICT risk management
  • implement corporate governance
  • ensure cross-department cooperation
  • cyber attack counter-measures
  • monitor technology trends
  • monitor developments in field of expertise
  • ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • ensure information privacy
  • manage IT security compliances
  • manage disaster recovery plans
  • implement ICT security policies
  • utilise decision support system

Transversal competences

  • information confidentiality
  • lead disaster recovery exercises
  • educate on data confidentiality
  • ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards
  • identify ICT security risks
  • maintain plan for continuity of operations

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