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CISO is the senior executive responsible for an organization’s information security strategy and governance. This role involves overseeing risk assessments, security architecture, and policy enforcement to protect sensitive data and critical systems. The CISO coordinates between technical teams and business units to ensure security measures align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
In practice, the CISO must manage risks from insider threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, and targeted cyberattacks by prioritizing security controls and monitoring emerging threats. Their decisions influence how effectively an organization detects and responds to incidents, maintains secure configurations, and integrates security into business processes. Effective CISOs balance technical expertise with strategic oversight to reduce exposure across diverse attack surfaces.
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Survey of cybersecurity leaders by MetaCompliance finds that many feel boards are uninterested in ever-evolving cyber risks
Checkmarx report warns that business pressure is among the reason security leaders let security compliance slip
Speaking at Infosecurity Europe, Ashish Shrestha, former CISO at Jaguar Land Rover revealed why he wanted over 30,000 employees to change their passwords in the immediate aftermath of the incident
Semperis is set to bring ‘Enter the War Room: A Tabletop Experience’ to Infosecurity Europe to help cybersecurity leaders prepare to face real incidents
ISC2 survey of cybersecurity professionals suggests that staff want their information security leaders to have experienced reacting to a significant cyber incident
Survey of cybersecurity leaders suggests that majority would strongly consider paying cybercriminals, if that’s what it took to help restore encrypted systems
A new IANS report claims just 34% of cybersecurity professionals plan to stay put in the next 12 months
Seemplicity finds US security leaders work 11 or more extra hours per week
IANS Research reveals a growth in executive-level CISO titles, amid resource challenges
An IANS study finds CISO compensation rose 6.7% on average in 2025 while budget growth halved compared to 2024
IANS found that stagnant budget growth rates have significantly impacted CISOs ability to increase their teams’ headcount
Experts at Infosecurity Europe 2025 highlighted a range of major industry trends, from advanced social engineering techniques to vulnerability exploits
2017 ransomware attack on shipping company A P Moller Maersk marked a turning point for the cybersecurity industry, according to its former CISO Adam Banks
A panel of CISOs at Infosecurity Europe urged their peers to use risk management and clear communication to tame a chaotic cyber landscape
Experts argue that CISOs should avoid product duplication and simplify their language to ensure budget is spent wisely
The attacks on UK retailers are “a wake-up call” for the industry, said River Island’s Information Security Officer
CISOs should demand more of their vendors and use regulation as an ally to persuade board members to accelerate the transition to post-quantum safety
A new EY report found that cybersecurity teams are a major vehicle for business growth, and CISOs should push for a seat at the top table
Security experts tell Infosecurity about the cloud attack trends in the past year, and how CISOs can mitigate evolving techniques
JPMorgan’s CISO has argued that SaaS apps represent a growing risk to businesses, “quietly enabling cyber attackers”