Security News > 2024 > August > How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently

Researchers found that 73% of CISOs expressed concern over cybersecurity becoming unwieldy, requiring risk-laden tradeoffs, compared to only 58% of both CIOs and CTOs.

73% of CISOs feel more pressure to implement AI strategies versus just 58% of CIOs and CTOs.

These pressures pair with the fact that 66% of CISOs believe reactive budgets cause a lack of proactive cybersecurity measures, compared to 55% of CIOs and 53% of CTOs feeling the same way.

Based on roles, it is not surprising most CIOs are more inclined to embrace uncertainty concerning cyber threats, compared to 81% of CTOs and 75% of CISOs.

In contrast, CIOs and CISOs view compliance as an integral component of risk management and operational stability, essential for maintaining a secure and reliable organizational environment.

Nearly three in four CIOs and CISOs find it challenging to assess the cybersecurity risk from their supply chain, compared to only 64% of CTOs.

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