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Chief Information Security Officer
CHF 212'704 (CHF)/yr
CHF 102.26 (CHF)/hr
CHF 19'888 (CHF)/yr
The average chief information security officer gross salary in Switzerland is CHF 212'704 or an equivalent hourly rate of CHF 102. In addition, they earn an average bonus of CHF 19'888. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Switzerland. An entry level chief information security officer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of CHF 146'735. On the other end, a senior level chief information security officer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of CHF 264'123.
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Salary Potential
CHF 226'313 (CHF)
6 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Chief Information Security Officer will increase 6 % over 5 years.
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View Cost of Living PageSwitzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of the country's population of 9 million are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres...
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Job Description
Oversees an organization's information security and heads the management of the IT security risks of the organization throughout the lifecycle of the data, utilizing the knowledge of the location of critical or vital data and information, what the organization's risk threshold is if the data become compromised, and how to protect the data while supporting the organization's business objectives. Defines,... develops, and implements a risk management structure, strategies, and policies to reduce risk and to prevent and defend against information security attacks. Governs, evaluates, and responds to risks involving the organization's protected data and interests; and assures all information systems concerning security policies are operating correctly and compliantly. Recognizes the security challenges in the current and future state of business operations; and provides the organization with the right tools, skills, resources, relationships, and capabilities to protect against growing information security risks. Determines information security policies and strategies; structures security initiatives with security programs and business objectives; and oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of information security standards and procedures.
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