CISO – The TechBriefs

The top priorities and biggest worries for cyber leaders [Q&A]

The technology world is a fast moving one and keeping up with the latest trends can be difficult. Yet it’s […]

The rise of the million dollar CISO

While the average total compensation for CISOs at large enterprises is $700K, those at $20B+ firms average $1.1M, with top […]

AppSec is critical to software purchasing decisions

A new survey of 200 chief information security officers (CISOs) from across diverse industries and regions finds that 49 percent […]

Ransomware readiness — how boards can lead the charge against cyber threats [Q&A]

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting organizations across industries, with the potential to cause devastating financial, operational, and reputational damage. We […]

How the role of CISO is evolving [Q&A]

The overall threat landscape facing organizations is expanding, yet many of the threats such as phishing remain the old favorites. […]

78 percent of CISOs say AI-powered threats have a significant impact

New research from Darktrace finds that 78 percent of CISOs say that AI-powered threats are having a significant impact on […]

Why are virtual CISOs becoming so popular? Because organizations need them [Q&A]

It’s becoming common in the cybersecurity industry to encounter two situations that are equally untenable. On the one hand, the […]

High-profile cyberattacks prompt boost in crisis simulation budgets

Following a number of high-profile cybersecurity incidents in 2014 CISOs are reassessing their organization’s readiness to manage a potential chaos […]

CISOs get more time in the boardroom but struggle with budgets

A new report from Splunk shows 82 percent of CISOs now report directly to the CEO, up from 47 percent […]

CISOs take on extra responsibilities

The majority of CISOs are taking on responsibilities beyond cybersecurity, including business risk, IT oversight, and digital transformation. Three percent […]