The CISO’s Guide to Your First 100 Days

Successful chief information security officers (CISOs) are primarily leaders, managers and communicators — not technologists.

Your first 100 days in the chief information security officer (or equivalent) role determine your success as a security and risk management leader. Gartner provides guidance and support to help new CISOs maximize their success during this pivotal transition phase.

Security and risk management leaders in their first 100 days in the CISO role should:

Strengthen the cybersecurity program’s relationship with the business.
Define a strategy for security.
Maximize your chances of success.
Budget extra time for unpredictable security incidents.
Win the security team’s support.

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