Advisory/CISDTO
From CISO to CISDTO: The Evolution of Digital Trust Leadership
A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of information security strategies, policies, and programs to ensure the protection of your company’s assets, customers’ data, and compliance with industry standards.
The CISO role requires a blend of leadership, security domain expertise, strong technical acumen, sound business judgement, creativity, entrepreneurial DNA, and communication skills, all while keeping cyber program initiatives and business objectives front and center.
Cybersecurity remains essential but trust now extends further: how data is used, how AI systems behave, and how transparently organizations govern digital risk. This shift is driving the evolution from the traditional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to a new executive role: the Chief Information Security & Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO).
What the CISDTO Delivers
- Secure and resilient digital platforms
- Responsible data and AI governance
- Regulatory confidence across security, privacy, and AI
- Clear trust signals to customers, partners, and regulators
Why It Matters
Organizations that earn digital trust:
- Differentiate in competitive markets
- Accelerate adoption of AI and data-driven services
- Strengthen brand reputation and customer loyalty
When This Role Is Appropriate
Boards typically consider a CISDTO when:
- AI materially influences products, services, or decisions
- Data trust directly impacts revenue or valuation
- Regulatory exposure spans multiple digital risk domains
- Trust is a strategic differentiator, not just a compliance goal
