Information Security Manager
Own information security strategy across an organisation - policy, controls, audit and incident response.
This UK information security manager career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £55,000 - £70,000
- Mid-career salary
- £75,000 - £95,000
- Senior salary
- £100,000 - £150,000+
- Work environment
- Office or hybrid
- Time to entry
- 5+ years security background
- Degree required
- Preferred - CISSP / CISM widely required
- Category
- Technology
What a Information Security Manager does
Own information security strategy across an organisation - policy, controls, audit and incident response.
How to become a Information Security Manager
- Look up Information Security Manager roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Information Security Manager - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- ISO 27001 / NIST
- Risk management
- Leadership
- Incident response