The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior leader within a company, with the primary task of protecting the data and systems of the company from cyber-attacks. The CISO should have a thorough understanding of the company’s information security policies, structures, and procedures, as well as the weaknesses and capabilities of the company's IT (IT). Furthermore, a CISO should be responsible for overseeing and directing the organization's security operations that include the recovery and response to incidents.