When information security falls under the Chief Information Officer (CIO), what is their MOST essential...

Role of the CIO:

The CIO’s primary responsibility includes overseeing IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving the success of IT initiatives.

Connection to Information Security:

While the CIO oversees IT operations, information security policies are often a critical subset managed within the broader IT framework.

Why Not Other Options:

A: More relevant to operations management, not the CIO’s strategic role.

B: Gaining executive support is a part of advocacy, not the primary role.

C: Developing data protection policies is more specific to a CISO’s role.