Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for News UK

News Corp.
London
8 months ago
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Job Description :

Business Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity
Location: London

As a global media and information services company, News Corp understands the importance of cybersecurity and mitigating risk across the organization. We believe in protecting our businesses and customers and are looking to build innovative solutions that will allow us to become a global leader in cybersecurity. If cybersecurity is your passion and you want to be part of a cutting edge team, we want to hear from you!

The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) is the primary point of contact for News UK and supports the implementation of the Global Cybersecurity program within the business unit. As a trusted advisor, this individual will work with the business to understand business requirements and implement cybersecurity strategies, providing advice and oversight to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies. This role combines business acumen with technical knowledge to improve security posture, understand key assets, identify risks, and suggest mitigation strategies. The individual will also oversee business compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards, monitoring and reporting risks and exceptions.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Act as the primary cybersecurity contact and advisor for the business unit, liaising with global and local teams.
  2. Develop an understanding of business processes, key assets, locations, systems, technologies, data, customers, and partners.
  3. Lead the development of a News UK-specific cybersecurity strategy aligned with global initiatives and business goals.
  4. Manage the monthly Cyber Risk Steering Committee, updating stakeholders on risks, threats, and program progress.
  5. Implement and promote cybersecurity policies and standards, addressing non-compliance and improvement areas.
  6. Oversee PCI, SOX, GDPR, and other compliance requirements, supporting audits and privacy initiatives.
  7. Provide regular cybersecurity status reports to leadership.
  8. Coordinate with the Incident Response Team and serve as escalation point for security issues.
  9. Collaborate with Cyber Defense, Product Security, and Enterprise Security teams to enhance program maturity.

Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Technology, Law, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of security compliance, policies, frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, PCI), and regulations.
  • Solid knowledge of security architectures and cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • International or global team experience is a plus.
  • Comfortable working in matrixed organizations.
  • CISSP or CRISC certifications are preferred but not required.

About News Corp

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content worldwide.

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