Reviewing the CIO and CISO interview process

You have your CV prepared, so what other preparation should you complete? The thought of being interviewed should be an event that you look forward to, rather than one of doubts and anxiousness. This section explores how to find success through the interview process to get your promotion to CIO or CISO. The interview process to become a CIO and CISO has many variations and will depend on whether it is an internal or external hire.

The external CIO/CISO role

Let’s say you have identified an external CIO or CISO role that has been advertised, or even better, you have been head-hunted by an executive search firm. For significant CIO and CISO roles, while some may be advertised on LinkedIn and other job search sites, they are typically placed via recruitment firms. The recruitment firm will usually have exclusive rights to this position and will be paid a retainer to locate the most suitable candidate. Let’s first look at...