Prepare great questions Make sure that you've done your research on the company. Do your homework. Know who the company is. I've had candidates that I thought were great, that just didn't take the time to understand the company, and they took the entire first interview asking questions that they should have known before the interview. So know what the company's doing, know what their challenges are, know their products, know their solutions, know their people, and ask questions. Insightful, thought-provoking questions that exemplify that you've done your homework.
This evolution has led to a higher demand for strategic CISOs, reflected in a 50-80% compensation increase compared to classic CISOs, with compensation often reaching seven figures, comparable to other C-suite executives like CTOs and CMOs.
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Strategic CISOs earn 50 to 80% more than Classic CISOs
Traditionally, CISOs were viewed as cost center managers within organizations, often reporting to a CTO, CIO, or COO with limited visibility and influence. They faced constant pressure to minimize budgets while avoiding significant disruptions.
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