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The information security manager must be knowledgeable
in information security technical areas such as
encryption, smart cards and system access control. Not
only must the manager not be duped by technical
specialists, he or she must know the best technology to
apply in response to an organization's information
security needs. Without this knowledge the manager
will lose credibility, and thereby jeopardize current and
future information security initiatives. Generally a
manager will not have the luxury of learning a great deal
about information security technology on the job, so
organizations should not hire an inexperienced person
and expect that they will be able to pick up the
technology as they go along. Familiarity with the
technology does not mean that an information security
manager is expected to personally get involved in
highly-technical work, for example program a digital
certificate user authentication system, but it does mean
that the manager would know when such a technology
should be used. In general, a successful information
security manager must be familiar with the methods
used, the processes employed and the business reasons
cited to justify information security measures. The
successful manager should also be familiar with the
successful ways to enforce information security requirements
with what is often an uncooperative end-user
population.
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS
 Introduction
Excellent communication skills
Good relationship management skills
Ability to manage many important projects simultaneously
Ability to resolve conflicts between security and business objectives
Ability to see the big picture
Basic familiarity with information security technology
Real world hands-on experience
Commitment to staying on top of the technology
Honesty and high-integrity character
Familiarity with information security management
Tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
Demonstrated good judgement
Ability to work independently
A certain amount of polish
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Information Security Roles and Responsibilities Made Easy, Version 2
By Charles Cresson Wood
278 pages; $495
Published by Information Shield
Download Appendix B, Personal Qualifications
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