ABSTRACT

The position of the CIO demands a certain spectrum in the personality, education, and experience of the person.

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Cyberspace is a maze of infinite vulnerabilities, the existence of which is typically discovered by attackers at a cost, at least to the first victim. The role of the CIO is to be aware of all protection mechanisms and have the ability to devise more where needed. This can be hoped for if CIOs enter their tenure with extensive applicable experience and expertise and with the understanding that the position of the CIO is the most life-long learning job.