Why Companies Should Outsource CISO Services and How the Role Intersects With Privacy Duties

Olivia Rose is the Founder of Rose CISO Group, which offers virtual chief information security officer services, including assessments, boardroom and leadership communications, and event presentations. She has over 22 years of experience in the industry and has served as the CISO for Amplitude, Mailchimp, and QloudSecure. Before founding Rose CISO Group, Olivia sat on the board of directors at Cyversity, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing diversity in cybersecurity. Olivia has also shared her knowledge and expertise as a faculty member and advisor at IANS, a leading security insights and support provider.

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A chief information security officer is vital to protecting an organization from cyber threats. However, the role has become a watered-down casual term — many people wear the title, but need more training and qualifications.

Veteran security professional Olivia Rose asserts that in-house CISOs are expensive resources. Instead, organizations can benefit from outsourcing virtual CISOs, as they are cost-effective, offer an objective viewpoint, and provide higher expertise. In addition to experience and certifications, Olivia maintains that security experts can stay current on trends and jargon by using online educational platforms like Coursera and YouTube. Olivia also recommends taking an introduction to marketing, as it helps them effectively convey messages. 

In this episode of the She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels interview Olivia Rose, Founder of Rose CISO Group, about the role of a virtual chief information security officer. Olivia discusses burnout in the security profession, the qualifications and responsibilities of a vCISO, and who benefits from CISO services.