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  1. Below is one example of a CISO job description. A PDF version of a previous Previous job postings from Princeton University and University of Albany job posting is are also available (in PDF format).
  2. If you are developing a job announcement or description for your institution, also consider reviewing the 2009 ECAR Occasional Paper, "The Career of the IT Security Officer in Higher Education," which includes reporting line, responsibilities, and skill sets, as well as the 2006 EDUCAUSE Review article, "Safeguarding Information Assets in Higher Education: The Role of the CSO."
  3. Review the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework published by NIST, which includes Sample Job Titles (pages 5-10).
  4. Consider alternative solutions, such as Bucknell University, Franklin & Marshall College, and Susquehanna University collaborating to create a joint CISO position among the three institutions. A non-higher ed example is Howard County, Maryland's HOCO CISO program, which provides "virtual" CISOs.
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Examples of current higher ed CISO job postings:

Also consider searching the Security Discussion Group or CIO Discussion Group listserv archives.

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