Security News > 2024 > July > CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership

Fully 95% of IT and security professionals believe security threats will be more dangerous due to AI - yet, despite that elevated risk, nearly one in three security and IT professionals have no documented strategy in place to address generative AI risks.

When leaders don't understand vulnerability management, they may not realize how changing leadership priorities can impact the security of their organization.

24% of executive leaders label the reputational impact of cyber risks as 'high' compared to only 15% of CISOs.

86% say cyber risk management is discussed at the board level, and 84% say CISOs are invited to high-level strategic meetings about business decision making, organizational planning, etc.

To evolve into strategic players, security leaders must learn to speak the same language as their CEOs and boards - translating technical know-how into business priorities, such as the financial and reputational impacts of attacks, as well as the legal and regulatory ramifications of data breaches.

"The threat landscape is growing increasingly volatile and unpredictable and CISOs are tasked with enabling employees to remain productive and secure. The success of the CISO organization is imperative to ensure the success of the entire organization, which explains why cybersecurity has elevated to being a board level discussion," added Riemer.

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