Leadership Position

As the ISSO, you will be in a leadership position. In that position, it is extremely important that you understand what a leader is, and how a leader is to act.

According to the definition of leadership found in numerous dictionaries and management books, it basically means the position or guidance of a leader, the ability to lead, the leader of a group; a person that leads; or the directing, commanding, or guiding head, as of a group or activity.

As an InfoSec leader, you must set the example: create and foster an "information protection consciousness" within the company.

As a corporate leader, you must communicate the company's community involvement; eliminate unnecessary expenses; inspire corporate pride; and find ways to increase profitability.

As a team leader, you must encourage teamwork; communicate clear direction; create a CIAPP environment conducive to teaming; and treat others as peers and team members, not as competitors.

As a personal leader, you must improve your leadership skills; accept and learn from constructive criticism; take ownership and responsibility for decisions; make decisions in a timely manner; and demonstrate self-confidence.