{"id":176656,"date":"2026-01-12T03:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/from-it-to-influence-mashreq-banks-ciso-on-redefining-cybersecurity\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T03:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:40:11","slug":"from-it-to-influence-mashreq-banks-ciso-on-redefining-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/from-it-to-influence-mashreq-banks-ciso-on-redefining-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"From IT to Influence: Mashreq Bank\u2019s CISO on Redefining Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"

From IT to Influence: Mashreq Bank\u2019s CISO on Redefining Cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.infosecurity-magazine.com\/interviews\/mashreq-banks-ciso-cybersecurity\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2025-11-26 23:30:11<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.infosecurity-magazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s CISOs: Strategic Enablers of Business Transformation<\/h3>\n

As cybersecurity increasingly binds enterprise risk management to business goals, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) now need to take on roles as strategic enablers rather than just defenders. Speaking at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, Olivier Busolini, the group CISO at Mashreq Bank, highlighted the transformation of cybersecurity functions. He noted that it is no longer acceptable for CISOs merely to safeguard infrastructure; they must actively engage with business leaders to align security operations with broader corporate strategies. To facilitate this integration, Busolini emphasized the creation of business information security officers (BISOs) as key partners, bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business units, fostering accountability, and enabling informed, risk-aware business decisions. By embedding cybersecurity within the core operational aspects rather than keeping it siloed, CISOs like Busolini aim to empower businesses to handle risks efficiently and align their practices with evolving digital transformations.<\/p>\n

Key Points:<\/h3>\n
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  • Strategic Role of Modern CISOs<\/strong>: CISOs are evolving from defenders to strategic business enablers who align security initiatives with corporate objectives.<\/li>\n
  • Evolving Security Leadership<\/strong>: Olivier Busolini underscores the need for CISOs to integrate closely with business units to impact transformative strategies effectively.<\/li>\n
  • Business Information Security Officers (BISOs)<\/strong>: BISOs foster a deeper understanding of cybersecurity within business lines, creating a bridge between technology and business priorities.<\/li>\n
  • Zero-Based Budgeting for Cybersecurity<\/strong>: A proactive funding strategy helps tailor security measures to evolving threat landscapes and strategic priorities.<\/li>\n
  • Success in Cybersecurity<\/strong>: Enhancements in securing digital applications and transactions indicate better-managed cybersecurity frameworks, although the human element still poses a challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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