Career Advice: Transitioning to a CISO Role

The poster has 12 years of IT experience, including 5 in cybersecurity and 4 in managerial roles. They currently serve as Vice President of Cybersecurity (Vulnerability Management) at a small company, overseeing a team, conducting red teaming, managing security tools, and providing threat briefs to executives. Their responsibilities include coaching junior staff, submitting legal evidence, and collaborating closely with the CTO and CEO. They seek clarity on whether their current role aligns with a CISO’s duties to avoid underselling their experience in future opportunities.