Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Find out what the Chief Security Officer (CSO) role in government does and the skills you need to do the role at each level.
Role overview
The Chief Security Officer is responsible for leading the Cluster Security Unit, in addition to the responsibilities of a Security Adviser.
Role level
Principal
Typical role expectations
- Champion a positive security culture at a departmental and wider government level
- Lead a Cluster Security Unit/Centre of Excellence, overseeing day-to-day service delivery and ensuring that the Cluster Security Unit/ Centre of Excellence has the skills and resources to meet agreed standards and service level agreements as required by security advisers in the departments and agencies
- Define clear goals, strategic objectives, performance delivery outcomes and timelines for security in the Cluster Security Unit/Centre of Excellence
Skills
| Skill | Principal |
| Protective security | Expert |
| Risk understanding and mitigation | Awareness |
| Threat understanding | Awareness |
Core learning
LRD512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles
Management of Risk ® Practitioner