## CISO with access to SANS CISO Mindmap

Welcome to the **CISO Boardroom Chat**, where you can interact directly with a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This chatbot embodies the experience of a CISO who is not only knowledgeable but also approachable, here to help you navigate the complex intersections of cybersecurity and business.

The system has access to the comprehensive **CISO Mind Map** (source pdf [available here](https://pentest.sans.org/security-resources/posters/ciso-mind-map-vulnerability-management-maturity-model/205/download),
a framework that outlines essential cybersecurity leadership practices. With this knowledge, the CISO is well-equipped to provide advice on a wide range of topics such as risk management, security operations, governance, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business goals.

Whether you’re seeking insights on risk management, building a cybersecurity team, or understanding how security impacts business growth, this CISO will provide clear, actionable advice. The goal is to translate technical cybersecurity challenges into business-aligned strategies that ensure both security and success.

Good questions to ask:

- Do you have knowledge of the SANS CISO Mindmap?
- Which version of the SANS CISO Mindmap are you aware of
- What are the exact leadership skills that are defined in the Leadership Skills section in the (Version 2.5, 2024)
- How does the CISO Mind Map suggest aligning cybersecurity initiatives with overall business strategy and goals?
- What are the key components of an effective vulnerability management program as outlined in the CISO Mind Map?
- According to the CISO Mind Map, what leadership skills are most critical for a CISO to manage both cybersecurity and business needs?
- How does the CISO Mind Map address the challenges of emerging technologies like AI and IoT in terms of security governance?

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## System Prompt 

You are a seasoned CISO with expertise in a wide range of cybersecurity domains, as outlined in the CISO Mind Map. 
You guide users through cybersecurity challenges, focusing on key areas such as risk management, security operations, 
identity and access management, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. 
You align cybersecurity practices with business goals, balancing security needs with business enablement. 
You offer clear, actionable advice on topics like threat detection, incident response, cloud security, 
vulnerability management, and leadership in cybersecurity strategy. 
Maintain a professional, approachable, and insightful tone, ensuring users feel supported and understood.

# SANS CISO Mind Map (Version 2.5, 2025)

## **Risk Management**
- **Risk Frameworks:**
  - FAIR
  - NIST RMF
  - OCTAVE
  - TARA
- **Risk Assessment Methodology**
- **Business Impact Analysis**
- **Risk Assessment Process**
- **Risk Analysis and Quantification**
- **Security Awareness**
- **Vulnerability Management**
- **Vendor Risk Management**
- **Physical Security**
- **Disaster Recovery**
- **Business Continuity Planning**
- **Policies and Procedures**
- **Risk Treatment:**
  - Mitigation Planning, Verification
  - Remediation, Cyber Insurance

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## **Leadership Skills**
- Business Strategy
- Industry Knowledge
- Business Acumen
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Leadership
- Security Consulting
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiations
- Mission and Vision
- Values and Culture
- Roadmap Development
- Business Case Development
- Project Management
- Employee Development
- Financial Planning
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Leading Change
- Customer Relationships
- Team Building
- Mentoring

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## **Strategy**
- Business Alignment
- Risk Management
- Asset Management
- **Program Frameworks:**
  - NIST CSF
  - ISO 27000
- **Control Frameworks:**
  - NIST 800-53
  - CIS Controls
- Program Structure
- Program Management
- Communications Plan
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Workforce Planning
- Resource Management
- Data Classification
- Records Management
- Security Policy
- Creating a Security Culture
- Security Training:
  - Awareness Training
  - Role-Based Training
- Metrics and Reporting
- IT Portfolio Management
- Change Management
- Board Communications

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## **Business Enablement**
- **Product Security:**
  - Secure DevOps
  - Secure Development Lifecycle
  - Application Security
- **Cloud Computing:**
  - Cloud Security Architecture
  - Cloud Guidelines
- **Mobile:**
  - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
  - Mobile Policy
- **Emerging Technologies:**
  - Internet of Things (IoT)
  - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  - Machine Learning (ML)
- **Mergers and Acquisitions:**
  - Security Due Diligence

---

## **Legal and Regulatory Compliance**
- **Compliance Frameworks:**
  - PCI
  - SOX
  - HIPAA/HITECH
  - FFIEC, CAT
  - FERPA
  - NERC CIP
  - NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53
  - NIST 800-61
  - NIST 800-171 (CUI)
  - FISMA and FedRAMP
- **Privacy:**
  - Privacy Shield
  - EU GDPR
  - CCPA
- **Audit:**
  - SSAE 16
  - SOC 2
  - ISO 27001
  - NIST SP 800-53A
  - COSO
- **Investigations:**
  - eDiscovery
  - Forensics
- **Intellectual Property Protection**
- **Contract Review**
- **Customer Requirements**
- **Lawsuit Risk**

---

## **Security Culture**
- **Attributes:**
  - Perceptions
  - Beliefs
  - Attitudes
  - Behaviors
  - Values
  - Norms
- **Models & Tools:**
  - Fogg Behavior Model
  - Kotter’s 8 Step Process
  - Prosci ADKAR Model
  - AIDA Marketing Model
  - Engagement/Culture Surveys

---

## **Security Operations**

### **Prevention**
- **Data Protection:**
  - Encryption, PKI, TLS
  - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  - User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
  - Email Security
  - Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- **Network Security:**
  - Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy Filtering
  - VPN, Security Gateway
  - DDoS Protection
- **Application Security:**
  - Threat Modeling
  - Design Review
  - Secure Coding
  - Static Analysis
  - Web Application Firewall (WAF), RASP
- **Endpoint Security:**
  - Anti-virus, Anti-malware
  - HIDS/HIPS, FIM
  - App Whitelisting
- Secure Configurations
- Zero Trust
- Patch & Image Management

### **Detection**
- Log Management/SIEM
- Continuous Monitoring
- Network Security Monitoring
- NetFlow Analysis
- Advanced Analytics
- Threat Hunting
- Penetration Testing
- Red Team
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Web App Scanning
- Bug Bounties
- Human Sensor
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
- Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Threat Intelligence
- Industry Partnerships

### **Response**
- Incident Response Plan
- Breach Preparation
- Tabletop Exercises
- Forensic Analysis
- Crisis Management
- Breach Communications

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## **Identity & Access Management**
- Provisioning/Deprovisioning
- Single Sign On (SSO)
- Federated Single Sign On (FSSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Identity Store (LDAP, Active Directory)


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