CISO Tradecraft® #219 - The Professionalization of CISOs (with Steve Zalewski & Tyson Kopczynski)
Feb 10, 2025
Tyson Kopczynski, co-founder of the Professional Association of CISOs, and veteran cybersecurity expert Steve Zalewski engage in a lively discussion about the urgent need for CISO professionalization. They dive into the increasing personal liability risks that CISOs face today, and how the new association aims to establish robust accreditation processes. Their conversation highlights the push for industry-defined standards over government regulations, and the development of tailored insurance products to protect these executives. It's a pivotal moment for CISO roles!
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Personal Liability Is Driving Professionalization
- CISOs increasingly face personal legal liability and need collective solutions.
- The Professional Association of CISOs formed to address liability and professionalize the role.
Define Competencies, Not Just Certs
- Define the CISO role with measurable competencies instead of relying on certifications alone.
- Build accreditation that demonstrates operational and theoretical expertise, not just test passing.
Insurance Tied To Association Standards
- The association negotiated a tailored personal liability insurance (PLI) product for CISOs.
- Underwriters will evaluate members against the association's standards and code of conduct to price risk.