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How Irish CISOs can play a more strategic role

Photographic portrait of Carol Murphy
Carol Murphy

EY Ireland Partner, Head of Markets

2 minute read 17 Sep 2021
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EY Ireland Global Information Security Survey (GISS) 2021

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Summary

Irish CISOs can achieve a key change in their standing within their organisations and ensure they are consulted earlier in decision-making process, receive adequate resources, and become viewed as adding value. They can do this by playing a more strategic role and better aligning to the objectives of business stakeholder groups.

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Photographic portrait of Carol Murphy
Carol Murphy
EY Ireland Partner, Head of Markets
IT strategy and transformation adviser. Effective programme and project management skills.
Related topics
GISS
Cybersecurity
Consulting
Risk
Technology leader's agenda

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