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VP of IT in Finance (non-banking), 10,001+ employees

I think it is a conflict of interest for a CISO to report to a CIO. I think the CISO should be part of the checks and balances process for IT.

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Director of IT in Education, 5,001 - 10,000 employees

Absolutely, well said.

Director of Data in Healthcare and Biotech, 10,001+ employees

Agree with Brad. It's an absolute conflict of interest to report to the CIO in my opinion. I'd go with CEO most likely.

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