Summary
We have covered the different responsibilities of the CTO in detail, exploring the reasons why cybersecurity should matter to the CTO. With this understanding, we are able to mobilize the CTO as a powerful ally and utilize the DevSecOps approach to achieve your desired state, through close collaboration with the technology and development team.
As we come to the end of this chapter, it is important you take the time to reflect on what has been presented. You should also begin thinking about how you can put these concepts into action and begin hiring the right personnel to meet your cybersecurity and technology needs. Remember, a CTO is not a CISO.
In the next chapter, we will tackle the roles of the Chief Marketing Office (CMO) and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and examine how they can also advocate for cyber resilience. The CMO and CPO are the voices of your company in regard to online privacy. The CMO is responsible for communicating the company’s cybersecurity...