Security News > 2022 > November > CISOs’ priorities for the coming year

BlueFort Security has announced the results of its 2022 CISO survey, which revealed that while CISOs are still experiencing challenges around visibility, intelligence and control, 47% are proactively focused on digital transformation and cloud migration.

While 37% of CISOs still have their cybersecurity budget defined as a subset of their organization's general IT budget, 58% of CISOs expect world events to cause an increase in their cybersecurity budget over the next budget cycle.

84% of CISOs are actively recruiting to fill a skills shortage, while 87% of CISOs are looking to outsource to help fill this gap.

"This year's BlueFort CISO survey has a positive message - CISOs know the direction they need to go, even if they don't know exactly which steps they will need to take to get there. The reality is CISOs are under huge pressure to deliver visibility, intelligence and control for their organizations while navigating the Wild West of the cyber landscape. CISOs are faced with finding order in chaos - all while the sector-wide talent shortage means security teams are doing more with less," said Dave Henderson, CEO Sales and Marketing at BlueFort Security.

"Visibility is still one of the most pressing issues facing CISOs and a key element of this is assessing their estate, establishing which cybersecurity solutions they have and consolidating technology. The net result is that many CISOs are undertaking a significant declutter getting rid of no-longer used, oftentimes duplicate tools. Put simply, they are learning what they can live without," continued Henderson.

"The industry is in a strong position moving into 2023. While CISOs recognise the ongoing skills shortage and the ever changing threat landscape, they now have a clearer idea of where they are, what challenges they are facing, and which gaps they need to fill. There are certainly challenges ahead, but this survey demonstrates CISOs remain laser focused on consolidation and collaboration. As they continue to reconcile their tools - removing those that deliver minimal value and prioritising best-in-breed solutions - CISOs will be well-placed to protect their organizations over the next 12 months," concluded Henderson.

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