They keep the business safe and operational

The old answer to how does your team make you look like a hero was by keeping you out of the news and keeping a low profile, said Davi Ottenheimer (@daviottenheimer), president, flyingpenguin. That still holds true, continued Ottenheimer, but simply working hard to ensure nothing noteworthy happens doesnt get as much notice as completing projects, such as a self service portal for password resets or end to end encryption. Protecting the brand and sensitive information is always top of mind, said Demetrios Laz Lazarikos (@vArmourNetworks), CISO, vArmour. In every CISO role Ive been in, being a hero is when the infosec team delivers projects, doesnt slow down the business, and continues to protect the organization.