The Business Information Security Officer

Cybersecurity incidents can disrupt customer services and business operations, impacting companies’ reputations and profitability. The evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies are accelerating the need to mature the security capabilities of business and technology teams and ensure a close partnership with cybersecurity. 

Many companies have implemented the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) role to help solve that challenge. The BISO acts as a liaison between business and cybersecurity, translating “security and compliance speak” into meaningful guidance and real-world recommendations. As a conduit between teams, BISOs reduce cyber risks, support business and compliance needs, and help companies manage risk and meet business objectives on time.

To help businesses build – or build out – a BISO program, experts in over a dozen companies in four industries developed this series of three white papers:

• The Business Information Security Officer: An Overview

• Structuring a BISO Role for Success: Responsibilities, Organizational Approaches, and Performance Indicators 

• Mapping the BISO Career: The Development of an Effective Business Security Officer