CSO | CISO Recruiters

CSO | CISO executive search services for companies located in North America, Western Europe, and Australia

Over the past decade there has been a great deal of movement and evolution regarding the protection of physical and digital assets at the corporate level. Some organizations leave all of these duties in the hands of a designated CSO while others choose to utilize a tandem of professionals to address potential concerns, define relevant policies, and maintain stability within the infrastructure.

Whether you choose to implement a more siloed approach or have adapted a methodology with a greater amount of convergence between the spheres, the CSO | CISO recruiters at Renascent Solutions can help you locate and hire technical leaders in the C-Suite with the proper knowledge and leadership aptitudes. We’re highly experienced at determining what type of individuals will excel within a given security environment, and we carefully assess and prioritize all essential requirements with the hiring team prior to a search in order to make certain all candidates presented are well-targeted.

Current average amount of time spent in a CSO or CISO role
Present numbers show that individuals operating in these positions are typically spending slightly less than 2 years at a company before moving on thus the tenure can often be short. Indeed, about 25% of professionals operating in these slots barely make it for one year thus it’s crucial to get the hire right.

Abilities and characteristics of high-performing CSO’s and CISO’s
In addition to having exceptional knowledge of an array of technical components required by a given company, these individuals must also have in-depth skills in the following areas that we carefully assess and rank prior to conducting an executive search:

• Communication aptitude
• Ability to forge and maintain relationships at all levels inside and outside the organization and company
• Collaboration
• Leadership and management
• Analytical skills
• Ability to proactively recognize problems and implement effective changes
• Ability to approach solutions from a strategic standpoint
• Adaptability and resilience
• Calm and focused no matter what circumstances may arise

Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Security Officer executive search professionals
The CSO | CISO recruiters of Renascent Solutions have been working with companies for over 2 decades to help them source and employ outstanding corporate leaders in security-related roles across a range of verticals. Our retained approach is unique in the industry (Retained Recruitment), and our ability to locate and prompt superb performers in principal security positions to take on a new challenge is unmatched.