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Hired for One Job, Judged on Another: The CISO’s Real Problem

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Hired for One Job, Judged on Another: The CISO’s Real Problem

A SecurityWeek article examines the mismatch between the skills that lead to CISO hiring decisions and those used to evaluate their performance after taking the role. Security leaders often find themselves navigating this gap, which represents a substantial professional challenge.

Why it matters: CISOs and security teams benefit from understanding this dynamic, as recognizing the misalignment between hiring criteria and performance metrics can inform career planning and help leaders set realistic expectations with boards and executives.

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