Salary Range
$100,000+Overview
Chief information security officers are top-level executives who are responsible for protecting their organization’s data and information technology (IT) systems from cyberattacks and other unauthorized use. They also are known as chief security officers and vice presidents of digital security.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Chief Executive Officer, Consultant, or Professor
Chief Information Officer, Chief Risk Officer, or Chief Operating Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Lead Analyst
Cybersecurity or Risk Analyst
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