The CSO Guide: The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Handbook

The CSO Guide, by Scott Ellis, provides a complete roadmap for building, maintaining, and augmenting an information security program based on IT security best practices and standards. The reader will enjoy all of the basic information needed to perform as a high-functioning information security manager or CISO / CSO. The text critically examines the role of the CISO and includes the following: The CISO Skillsets Building a Security Program from Scratch Security Organization Models Communications and Executive Buy-in Executive Reporting 80/20 Rule for CISOs Whether performing a risk assessment (NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS) or developing a plan of action with tactical and strategic security plans, The CSO Guide provides astute executives with the information required to make their daily tasks streamlined and professional. If you are responsible for running the information security program, this guide is for you.