What it takes to win that CSO role

This article discusses how the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles have evolved from technical positions focused on perimeter defense (protecting network boundaries) into strategic leadership roles reporting to CEOs, where leaders must now govern emerging risks like shadow AI (unauthorized AI tools used without approval) and generative AI while also acting as business enablers rather than blockers. Modern CSOs are expected to balance security with business continuity, address regulatory compliance strategically, and help organizations achieve their goals rather than simply prevent risks.