Information Security Officer Job Description Template

Information Security Officer Job Responsibilities

• The Information Security Officer (ISO) is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's information security program.
• The ISO works with other members of the senior management team to ensure that information security is incorporated into all aspects of the business.
• The ISO is responsible for identifying and managing risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
• The ISO develops and implements policies, procedures, and controls to protect information assets from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
• The ISO monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures and takes corrective action as necessary.
• The ISO keeps abreast of new threats to information security and updates the organization's security program accordingly.

Objectives

• To ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets in the organization.
• To develop and implement security policies, procedures and controls to protect information assets.
• To monitor compliance with security policies and procedures by employees and contractors.
• To investigate security incidents, determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• To educate employees on information security risks and best practices for mitigating those risks.

Information Security Officer Job Skills & Qualifications Needed

• The skills and qualifications needed for the role of an Information Security Officer include: experience in information security, risk management, network security, and data privacy; knowledge of security technologies and processes; and certification in one or more areas of information security.