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Kparkay Alvin Togba
CSIA 350
Week 5: Career Planning & Growth for Interns.
I have always been interested in becoming a cybersecurity manager. Having the opportunity to work in this field, I will be able to enhance my leadership skills and learn how to supervise a team. It would also be very appealing for me to work in the position of information security officer for either a non-
governmental organization or a private company. According to (Fruhlinger, 2021) the role of chief information officer (CISO) applies to a company's cybersecurity program in order to make certain that it is well managed and safe. In order to ensure that the various operations of the organization's network are managed efficiently, he or she must monitor the various functions of the network. In addition, he or she must keep track of their performance. To achieve this goal, software upgrades would have to be implemented, as well as hardware maintenance (Tulane University, 2022). There are eight major responsibilities of a CISO (Fruhlinger). Included are: 1)
Security Operations-
This would involve analyzing immediate threats in real-time and taking necessary action to mitigate them. 2)
Cyber Intelligence-
staying on top of emerging threats and ensuring board members are aware
of potential security risks before making major business decisions. 3)
Data Loss and Fraud Prevention-
preventing employees from stealing or misusing information. 4)
Security Architecture-
ensuring that the highest security standards are followed for hardware, software, and network management. 5)
Access and Identity Management-
granting the necessary party’s authorization to access restricted data
and its systems. 6)
Program Management-
ensuring that potential risks are prevented before they occur through the implementation of projects. 7)
Forensics and Investigations-
identifying the mistakes that occurred during a breach and developing solutions to prevent future reoccurrences. 8)
Governance-
obtaining the necessary funding to ensure that all these responsibilities run smoothly, as well as getting approval from corporate executives. To enable employees to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently, the following information should be taught (Wolfe, 2021). It is necessary to possess leadership skills, presentation skills, risk management skills, government knowledge, IT skills, and the ability to develop policies. Chief information security officers (CISOs) need a number of skills in order to succeed. Among them is cybersecurity. Bachelor's degrees in this field can be a very effective means of achieving this goal. Also, individuals who seek employment in this field need to be licensed and certified. By gaining work experience, I will be able to become a better manager and achieve my career goals. Through Nofsinger Consulting, I will be able to acquire valuable industry experience. Additionally, I will gain valuable skills through an internship with Nofsinger Consulting that will prepare me for my future career. The company not only provides me with the opportunity to work in various fields, but also allows me to enhance my leadership skills and develop
my managerial abilities.
References Fruhlinger, J. (2021, April 1). "How The CISO Role Is Evolving. "CISO [Article]. Retrieved April18, 2022, from https://www.csoonline.com/article/3332026/what-is-a-ciso-responsibilities-and-requirements-for-
this-vital-leadership-role.html
Tulane University. (April 18, 2022). "What Does a Cybersecurity Manager Do?" [Blog - Cybersecurity Manager]. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/cybersecurity-
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Woolfe, S. (2021, February 9). "Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Career Guide. “CompariTech [Blog - Information Security]. Retrieved April 18, 2022, from https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/ciso-career-guide/
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