Data Security Officer is an enterprise information security specialist whose responsibilities include risk management, implementation of security mechanisms, incident response and training of support staff. The responsibilities of an information security officer may vary depending on the size of the infrastructure and the specifics of the business, but in most cases they are represented by standard levels of responsibility:
- Implementation and control of security measures in accordance with the specific company policy.
- Identification and assessment of risks for all critical business assets.
- Responsibility for compliance with laws and regulations from regulatory bodies.
- Timely and effective response to emerging security incidents and threats.
- Increased threat awareness of all employees involved in business processes.
In most cases, the information security specialist is a full-time employee of the enterprise, but in some cases his authority may be delegated to external contractors. In particular, cybersecurity and infrastructure monitoring services are provided by service providers.