CISO Career Roadmap

📋 Career Assessment

Complete this comprehensive assessment to receive a personalized roadmap tailored to your current experience, skills, and career goals. Your roadmap will cover all critical domains from risk management to security governance, helping you navigate your journey to becoming a successful CISO.

💼 Current Experience & Background

What is your current level of experience in cybersecurity and IT?

Entry Level (0-2 years in IT/Security) Mid-Level (3-5 years in Security) Senior Level (6-10 years in Security) Security Leadership (Manager/Director) Strong Technical Background (SOC/Pentesting/Engineering) GRC Background (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

🔧 Technical & Security Skills

Which technical security skills do you currently possess?

Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN) Endpoint Protection (EDR, Antivirus, DLP) Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) Incident Response & Forensics Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Security Architecture & Design Identity & Access Management (IAM) SIEM & Security Analytics

📜 Governance, Risk & Compliance Knowledge

What is your experience with security frameworks and compliance?

Risk Assessment & Management Security Policy Development ISO 27001/27002 Framework NIST Cybersecurity Framework Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) Security Auditing & Assessment

👥 Leadership & Management Experience

What leadership and management skills have you developed?

Team Management & Leadership Budget & Resource Management Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development Executive-Level Communication Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management Cross-Functional Collaboration

🎓 Professional Certifications

Which security certifications have you earned?

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) CompTIA Security+ CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Cloud Security Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) No Certifications Yet

🎯 Career Goals & Aspirations

What are your primary career objectives?

Become a CISO in 3-5 years Advance to Security Director/VP Role Strengthen Technical Security Skills Develop Business & Strategic Acumen Build GRC Expertise Gain Industry Recognition & Influence

🛡️ CISO Career Roadmap