Main responsibilities of a cybersecurity manager:

1. Development and implementation of a cybersecurity strategy:

• Plans, manages, and implements a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for the organization in accordance with legal requirements.
• Ensures alignment of security measures with business goals and legislation.

2. Risk assessment and implementation of security measures:

• Identifies and analyzes security risks within the organization’s systems.
• Implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to eliminate identified risks.

3. Response to cybersecurity incidents:

• Responsible for preparing and regularly updating incident response plans.
• Manages the resolution of cybersecurity incidents and analyzes their course.
• Coordinates preventive actions to avoid recurrence of incidents.

4. Employee training and awareness building:

• Organizes cybersecurity training and workshops in line with requirements for increasing employee expertise.
• Creates a security-focused culture within the organization.

5. Monitoring and reporting:

• Ensures continuous monitoring of security systems and event analysis.
• Prepares regular cybersecurity status reports for management and regulatory authorities.

6. Third-party security management:

• Assesses risks related to suppliers, outsourcing, and cloud solutions.
• Ensures that vendors comply with the organization’s security standards.

7. Compliance with legislation and audits:

• Oversees compliance with Act No. 69/2018 Coll. and other relevant standards.
• Prepares the organization for security audits and ensures successful completion.

8. Crisis management:

• Leads the organization through major cybersecurity incidents and coordinates communication with affected parties, including the media and regulatory authorities.

Benefits of a Cybersecurity Manager:

The Cybersecurity Manager not only protects the organization’s critical assets – such as data, information systems, and reputation – but also helps prevent legal issues and financial losses resulting from non-compliance with legislation. Their work increases customer trust and provides the organization with a competitive advantage in the market.