The modern CISO: Scapegoat or value creator?

by | May 25, 2024 | Technology

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2024 is already shaping up to be one of the most stressful years yet for CISOs. They are trying to defend their organizations against a growing number of threats as they increase in speed and complexity, fueled by emerging technologies like generative AI. It doesn’t help that cyber budgets are shrinking and CISOs can now be held personally liable for a breach, as was seen by the precedent-setting verdict against the former Uber CISO. 

To top it up, 61% of CISOs feel unprepared for a cyber-attack and 68% feel that their organization is at risk of an attack, according to Proofpoint. It’s no wonder that the modern CISO often feels like the scapegoat, with odds stacked against them.

In working with hundreds of CISOs across leading Fortune 100 companies globally, I understand their biggest challenges as I help them shift to the role of value creator and trusted partner. While there is no silver bullet solution, there are steps CISOs can take now to elevate the value of their cybersecurity programs, setting themselves up for success against a moving target.

Bring your board on board

Boards typically comprise seasoned executives with experience in operations, finance, sales and other industries, but may not have a detailed, technical understanding of cybersecurity. Yet, CISOs are faced with increasing scrutiny from their boards as they defend their cybersecurity program’s effectiveness.

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Join us in returning to NYC on June 5th to collaborate with executive leaders in exploring comprehensive methods for auditing AI models regarding bias, performance, and ethical compliance across diverse organizations. Find out how you can attend here.

2024 is already shaping up to be one of the most stressful years yet for CISOs. They are trying to defend their organizations against a growing number of threats as they increase in speed and complexity, fueled by emerging technologies like generative AI. It doesn’t help that cyber budgets are shrinking and CISOs can now be held personally liable for a breach, as was seen by the precedent-setting verdict against the former Uber CISO. 

To top it up, 61% of CISOs feel unprepared for a cyber-attack and 68% feel that their organization is at risk of an attack, according to Proofpoint. It’s no wonder that the modern CISO often feels like the scapegoat, with odds stacked against them.

In working with hundreds of CISOs across leading Fortune 100 companies globally, I understand their biggest challenges as I help them shift to the role of value creator and trusted partner. While there is no silver bullet solution, there are steps CISOs can take now to elevate the value of their cybersecurity programs, setting themselves up for success against a moving target.

Bring your board on board

Boards typically comprise seasoned executives with experience in operations, finance, sales and other industries, but may not have a detailed, technical understanding of cybersecurity. Yet, CISOs are faced with increasing scrutiny from their boards as they defend their cybersecurity program’s effectiveness.

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The AI Impact Tour: The AI Audit

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