Importance of CEO and CISO Collaboration in Cybersecurity
It’s a common adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When it comes to protecting a company’s critical digital assets, this is especially true. The beefiest firewalls and advanced intrusion detection systems may fail if the company’s top leaders don’t understand their importance. Specifically, CEOs must collaborate with their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in ensuring a robust cybersecurity strategy.
CEOs today increasingly understand the necessity for a strong cybersecurity infrastructure. Amid the constant rise in cyber threats, a capable security leader is indispensable not only to protect a company’s invaluable data but to secure its reputation as well. However, a recent report by PwC indicated that only 30% of CISOs felt they received adequate support from their CEOs.
CEO and CISO Relationship: Bridging the Gap
Securing organizations against digital malefactors has been complicated by two factors: budget limitations and a continual shortage of cybersecurity talent. Recent legal consequences for companies like SolarWinds and Uber have put CISOs in a precarious situation. The potential for facing criminal charges and regulatory repercussions has greatly increased—as underscored by the prediction by Gartner that nearly half the world’s cybersecurity leaders will change jobs by 2025 due to work-related stress.
It is in the best interest of every organization
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