Late one night, an intrusion detection alert flashes – a suspicious outbound connection from a mission-critical server. Could it be an attacker siphoning data? In such moments, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is accountable for what comes next. The CISO must orchestrate a swift technical response while keeping business leadership in the loop. This blend of technical acumen and strategic coordination defines the Chief Information Security Officer role. Every CISO straddles two worlds: the gritty trenches of malware and log files, and the boardroom realm of risk management and governance. In this article, we dive into how CISOs confront advanced cyber threats (zero-day exploits, nation-state hackers) and then pivot to steering organizational security strategy. We begin globally, then zoom into South-East Asia. By the end, you’ll know what a CISO is, what they do, how to become one, and why this role is indispensable today. Table of contentsThe CISO in the...