Conflicts of interest and collaboration between the CTO and the CISO
The CISO’s job is to secure a company’s systems and data, while the CTO’s job is to build and improve those systems. These two jobs can sometimes come into conflict, since the CTO may want to build new systems or enhancements that could potentially weaken security, and the CISO may want to hold back on changes until they can be fully vetted for potential security risks.
There can also be a conflict of interest if the CTO is also responsible for acquiring new technology for the company. The CISO needs to ensure these technologies are properly evaluated for security risks before being implemented, which could slow down the adoption of new technology.
There are a few key challenges that can crop up between the CTO and CISO:
- Misaligned priorities: The CTO is typically focused on driving innovation and growth, while the CISO is more focused on protecting the organization from potential...
