Suitable Professional Identity Analysis to Improve Information Security Governance

Abstract

Information security and cybersecurity governance problems are persistent worldwide in all public and private organizations. The objective of this research is to define appropriate indicators for professional identity to improve the governance of information security as an alternative to solving problems. The deductive method and exploratory research were used to analyze the reference articles. Turned out a table of indicators to define the appropriate professional identity to improve the governance of information security, which is an alternative to solve the problems of governance of information security and cybersecurity. It was concluded that it is necessary for public and private companies to redefine the profile of the professional for the management of ICT and governance of information security, considering their undergraduate, postgraduate academic training in the same area of knowledge of Information Technologies, in accordance with international standards and provisions of national and international control bodies, professional experience, courses related to IT management, projects, courses prior to certification, among others.