CISO Job Description

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) a top-level executive responsible for

developing, implementing, and managing an organization’s comprehensive information

security strategy. The CISO leads the development and implementation of strategies to

protect company data, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure the company complies

with legal and regulatory standards related to cybersecurity.​

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On a daily basis, the role of CISO involves working closely with IT departments and senior

management to assess security risks, manage security incidents, and oversee security teams.

They are tasked with developing security policies, conducting audits, and ensuring all

security systems are up-to-date and effective. These professionals are also responsible for

employee security training and awareness programs, ensuring that all staff members

understand the importance of cybersecurity and their role in maintaining it.

Objectives of this role

∙Leading the development and implementation of the company’s information security

strategy.

∙Overseeing the protection of company data, intellectual property, and technology

assets from cyber threats.

∙Developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and protocols that align with

business goals and regulatory requirements.

∙Identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring the organisation remains resilient

against emerging threats.

∙Ensuring the company’s compliance with industry standards and regulations.

∙Managing security audits, compliance assessments, incident response processes, and

investigating security breaches.

∙Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the

company’s IT and business operations.





Key tasks

∙Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program that includes

cyber defence, data protection, and security operations.

∙Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and prioritise remediation efforts to

reduce risk exposure.

∙Oversee security incident detection, response, and recovery, ensuring swift mitigation

of potential breaches.

∙Manage the security architecture, tools, and technologies deployed across the

organisation’s IT infrastructure.

∙Coordinate with legal, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with

data protection laws, such as IRDA Cyber Laws, RBI, CERT-IN, Meity, DDPA.

∙Monitor security metrics and report on the organisation’s security posture to executive

leadership.

∙Lead security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of

cybersecurity across the organisation.

∙Stay updated on cybersecurity trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance

security measures proactively.

Required skills and qualifications

∙Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

∙6+ years of demonstrable experience as a Chief Information Security Officer or in a

similar senior-level cybersecurity role.

∙Extensive knowledge of information security principles, cybersecurity frameworks

(e.g.,



NIST, ISO 27001,DDPA), and risk management practices.

∙Working knowledge of security auditing, vulnerability assessments, and risk

mitigation.

∙Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems,

SIEMs,DLP, and encryption protocols.

∙Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

∙Ability to develop and implement complex security strategies.

∙Solid leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-

making at the executive level.

∙Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential

risks and vulnerabilities.

∙Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with

IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Preferred skills and qualifications

∙Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.

∙Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems

Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

∙Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure & SAAS platforms.

∙Familiarity with incident management and disaster recovery planning.

∙Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.

∙Background in regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in the industry.

∙Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, DLP and intrusion detection

systems.

∙Expertise in secure software development and Dev SecOps practices.

∙Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security.

📌 CISO | BFSI | Mumbai - Churchgate (India)
🏢 Yugn HR
📍 India