Security News > 2024 > July > Most CISOs feel unprepared for new compliance regulations

67% of CISOs report feeling unprepared for these new compliance regulations, while 52% admit to needing more knowledge on reporting cyber attacks to the government.

"As cyber threats escalate and regulations impose heavy penalties for non-compliance, it's imperative for CISOs to reassess and strengthen their security programs in a data-driven way. Our survey reveals critical industry benchmarks, highlighting areas of strength and significant gaps that need urgent attention," said Sivan Tehila, CEO of Onyxia.

"CISOs must enhance their preparedness, improve security hygiene, and embrace new technologies like AI to better maximize their existing security tools and protect their organizations."

Interestingly, only 19% of those who have been a CISO for 5+ years find it very easy to share their strategy with the executive board, while 40% of less experienced CISOs say the same.

CISOs see potential in AI. Basic security measures, such as MFA and strong passwords, are not universally implemented.

Despite a reliance on manual methods, CISOs see potential in AI. 97% believe AI can enhance risk management, with 54% believing AI capabilities could help them in identifying gaps and redundancies in security stack coverage and 42% anticipating AI's role in automating business-level risk reporting.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/07/26/cisos-compliance-regulations-preparedness/