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Chief Technology Officer

A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a C-level executive responsible for overseeing the management of IT, data, and development of products and services. Unlike the Chief Information Officer, whose focus is internal, the CTO is increasingly product-centric, focusing on design and delivery of high-tech solutions to improve the enterprise's products and services.

Most common technical skills for Chief Technology Officer roles

According to market employment data, these are the top technical skills requested by employers:

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Auditing
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Business strategies
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Risk management
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Data analysis
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Financial strategy
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Internal controls
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Process improvement
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Continuous improvement process

Gain the technical skills needed to advance your career

You can rely on ISACA to provide the training, credentials, tools, and resources needed to meet current employer demands and emerging needs not yet widely represented in job descriptions.

Certified Information Security Manager
Certification

CISM—Certified Information Security Manager

CISM certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management.
Blockchain Framework and Guidance
Book

Blockchain Framework and Guidance | Digital | English

Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies are poised to take on applications across the breadth of the global digital economy. Trust in these systems is currently based only on the transparency of the ledger.
Risk IT Framework, 2nd Edition
Book

Risk IT Framework, 2nd Edition | Digital | English

The Risk IT Framework is designed to assist in developing, implementing or enhancing the practice of risk management by: Connecting the business context with the specific I&T assets.

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Certificate

Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate

The Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Foundation Certificate validates your foundational knowledge of digital trust and the Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework.
AI Threat Landscape
Online Course

AI Threat Landscape: Attacks, Risk, and Security Measures Online Course

AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.

AI Elevate Your Expertise
Online Course

Ethical Perspectives in AI: Implications, Principles, and Social Dynamics Online Course

While AI could have myriad benefits across a variety of industries, there are many ethical considerations that need to be made before implementing an AI-powered resource.

Privacy by Design and Default Online Course
Online Course

Privacy by Design and Default Online Course

This course outlines the concepts, principles and practices to apply while implementing solutions that use personal data to protect privacy.
Machine Learning for Business Enablement Online Course
Online Course

Machine Learning for Business Enablement Online Course

Machine learning is a longstanding subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data.

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