What can a CISO do if their authority is unequal to that of other C-suite execs (apart from the CEO)?

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Senior Information Security Manager in Software2 years ago
Consider that CSO in that case = Chief Scapegoat Officer.
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IT Director in Education2 years ago

LOL. Ain't that the truth, Ben. Good one!

Co-ordinator ICT Service & Support in Government2 years ago
Just do the job?  Many roles need to operate without authority.  As a C-Level (even a pseudo one) this must be a skill in their toolbox.
I think if you continue to deliver, that authority will come over time too anyway
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Co-ordinator ICT Service & Support in Government2 years ago
Just do the job? Many roles need to operate without authority. As a C-Level (even a pseudo one) this must be a skill in their toolbox.
I think if you continue to deliver, that authority will come over time too anyway
MSP & IT Director in Services (non-Government)2 years ago
One can only do sound work if they have the appropriate authority. However, one doesn’t always need specific authority to do their job right. In this case one needs to evaluate if the authority is adequate. 
VP, Software Engineering in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago
Leading without authority is one of the traits of any level of leadership to be successful. Use your influence by building partnership with other peers. If you can create/establish the need, you can earn the credibility to introduce any change.

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