Chief Security Officer (CSO)
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
SCS Effective Risk Culture Leadership (For Non-Risk Professionals)
ISO 28000
GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer
GDPR Practitioner : Mastering Data Protection Compliance for Business Success