Are you thinking about what’s next after working in cybersecurity? You’re not alone. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are finding new paths for their careers. These paths take their experience beyond just keeping computer systems safe. They move into jobs where they oversee whole companies, help make big decisions, or become important voices on boards.

Take Chad McDonald, for example. He went from being a CISO to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a company called RadiantLogic. Chad says that going from CISO to COO was about using the same skills in a new way. He had to understand what customers need and talk to lots of different parts of the company. This is kind of like when you do a group project in school and need to make sure everyone is working together.

Tammy Loper followed a similar expanding path. She moved from CISO to Chief Information Officer (CIO) and then Vice President (VP) of Information Technology and Security at the University of Tampa. Tammy believes that building relationships and showing you can lead important projects opens doors for bigger jobs.

Let’s also look at Paul Connelly, who was once a CISO and is now an advisor for company boards. He knows that being good at cybersecurity is just part of the job. To move up, you have to show that you understand business and can work with all sorts of people.

And there’s Justin Somaini. He’s been both a CISO and Chief Security Officer (CSO). Now he advises companies on where to invest their money. Justin says that CISOs see across entire companies and have a great chance to learn about different parts of the business. This helps them move to new roles.

These four professionals show that CISOs aren’t just about firewalls and passwords. They’re leaders in making sure their companies succeed beyond just the tech side of things. This is all about learning, building relationships, and being ready to take on more responsibility.

Is your next step something you’ve been thinking about? If you’re exploring what you can do after cybersecurity, Diversified Outlook Group can help you find your way. They’ve got experience and knowledge that can set you on the path to new opportunities. For more details and guidance, you can reach out to them at support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com. And if you want to learn even more about what’s next after being a CISO, head over to www.csoonline.com/article/3498551/whats-next-after-the-ciso-role.html. There’s a whole lot of world out there beyond the cybersecurity horizon. Let’s see where you can go!