What is a BISO?

A BISO is a senior position within an organization that bridges security and overall business strategies. Specifically, the role of a BISO is to communicate how security directly affects a company’s bottom line and to encourage security best practices throughout all departments to improve business processes as a whole.

BISO Acronym: Full Form

BISO is an acronym and stands for Business Information Security Officer and is pronounced "Bee-so"

BISO vs. CISO

At a high level, a BISO’s role in an organization is more strategically focused, whereas In some organizations, these roles may be combined into a single position, especially in smaller companies. We’ve outlined this in more detail in our post, The CISO vs The BISO.

BISO Job Description in Cyber Security

A BISO acts as a strategic advisor, ensuring that security measures align with the organization's business objectives. Their key responsibilities often include

• Risk Assessment
• Policy Development.
• Incident Response
• Compliance
• Awareness Training
  
  By bridging the gap between security and business, BISOs play a crucial role in protecting an organization's assets and reputation

See Also: 

1. BISO Role
2. CISO Board Report Template 
3. Board Questions for CISOs 
4. Reporting Cybersecurity to the Board
   

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