Role of the CIO and Points to Consider

  • DX
  • Digital Transformation

Six years have already passed since the DX report released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2018 proposed the 2025 barrier.

During that time, we have also experienced the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and DX initiatives and the modernization of IT systems have accelerated all over the world.

In line with this, the roles that information system departments and their heads, the CIOs, should play have changed dramatically.

This is because the scope of business to be covered has greatly expanded with the acceleration of DX. What role should the CIO play in the future?

We will discuss this issue in this document, referring to and citing various domestic and international data and guidelines.

The contents of the document are as follows

  • Changes in the role of the CIO
  • Role of CDO and collaboration with CEO
  • Security and governance
  • Cyber security threats
  • Compliance with privacy and data-related legislation
  • Developing and securing digital talent
  • IT investments