Collaborating with startups, acting as advisors and supporting innovators are some of the ways security leaders can play their part in fostering innovation in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity leaders have an advantage when it comes to innovation given their front seat facing new and old threats. That is why many CISOs are playing an active role in shaping emerging solutions, which also gives them a clear understanding of where current solutions fall short.

“CISOs can play a part in supporting innovation by shaping solutions that address these gaps,” says Shahar Maor, Fullpath CISO, who’s engaged with numerous startups to explore emerging technologies, co-develop features, and test products in real-world scenarios.

While the rewards can be significant, there are some ground rules. CISOs must know the risks of adopting untested solutions, keeping in mind their organization’s priorities and learning how to evaluate new tools and technologies. “We also ensure both parties have clear, shared goals from the start, so we avoid misunderstandings and set everyone up for success,” Maor tells CSO.

Nonetheless, helping drive innovation can lead to advancements in new security solutions and help CISOs in protecting their organization.

Partnering with startups

With threats evolving every day, organizations are finding that many existing solutions fall short, according to Nicole Perlroth, managing partner of Silver Buckshot Ventures, author and former cybersecurity journalist with The New York Times. This creates more of an appetite to partner with startups because they see potential in gaining access to tailored solutions. “Startups are looking at novel ways to address threats because clearly the old approaches aren’t stopping the attacks that are coming in every day,” she says.

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Source : https://www.csoonline.com/article/3807110/the-cisos-role-in-advancing-innovation-in-cybersecurity.html