Security Executive

Security Executives set the tone for information security in an enterprise.

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Common Feeder Functional Areas Information SecurityManagement Cybersecurity Consulting Security Executive US$176kAverage Annual Salary ExecutiveLevel Governance Executive IT Audit Management DIRECTLY RELATED ROLES Chief InformationSecurity Officer Chief Security Officer
Information SecurityManagement Cybersecurity Consulting Governance Executive IT Audit Management Common Feeder Functional Areas Chief InformationSecurity Officer Chief SecurityOfficer DIRECTLY RELATED ROLES SecurityExecutive US$176kAverage Annual Salary ExecutiveLevel

Employer requirements for Security Executive roles

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Security Executive area and requested by employers:

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Operations
  • Innovation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Computer Science
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving

Security Executive roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

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