ITPro Today's CISO Personality Quiz

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You’re the CISO for a large U.S. retail chain. One morning, you discover that your organization has suffered a major data breach. Which of the following responses demonstrates effective interpersonal skills?

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1) “I would rely on my technical expertise to quickly fix this situation, then inform the relevant departments as needed.”

2) “I would immediately report the incident to the senior management, legal teams, and other stakeholders, and explain the situation in clear terms they will understand.”

3) “I would focus on resolving the issue and ensure we have the right cybersecurity measures and technologies in place to prevent future incidents.”

4) “I would keep the incident confidential within the IT department and conduct an internal investigation.”

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When starting at an organization, which of the following should you do?

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Identify problematic security practices and set up a meeting to lecture staff.

Develop a system for shaming employees that break with security protocol.

Learn about the organization's security practices and resist the urge to pass judgment.

Take on as large a workload as possible, as soon as possible.

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What does it mean for a CISO to be adaptable in the context of responding to new and evolving cyber threats?

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It means sticking to rigid security strategies.

It involves adjusting security strategies, implementing new tools, and reevaluating risk assessments as the threat landscape changes.

It has no impact on a CISO's effectiveness.

It means patiently waiting to see if an emerging threat is actually worth worrying about.

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Why is storytelling considered a valuable skill for an exceptional CISO?

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To confuse technical personnel with complex narratives.

To avoid discussing cybersecurity initiatives with other departments.

To communicate and rally support for cybersecurity initiatives, even in the face of competing priorities.

To keep cybersecurity a secret within the organization.

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What qualities are essential for a CISO to cultivate trust within their organization?

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Humility and accountability.

Technical expertise and innovation.

Charisma and assertiveness.

Administrative skills and creativity.

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What are likely outcomes for CISOs with highly reactive mindsets?

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Increased operational efficiency in cybersecurity.

Recognition for your leadership skills.

Decreased cybersecurity costs and fewer vulnerabilities.

Decreased stakeholder trust.

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Why is the role of CISO appealing to you? Choose one of these options.

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It's a perfect fit for a technical expert like me.

Cybersecurity is constantly evolving.

You spend all day fighting hackers.

I'd get to work primarily by myself.

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