New research reveals that more than 20% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are pressured to conceal compliance issues, reflecting a significant communication gap between these leaders and corporate boards. As cyber threats escalate, CISOs are taking on greater boardroom responsibilities, yet they encounter challenges due to board members' misunderstandings about compliance complexities. The findings, published by Splunk, suggest that many executives may underestimate the workloads of security teams. Furthermore, the willingness of 59% of CISOs to act as whistleblowers underscores serious concerns about corporate governance and accountability in security practices.
According to new research, over a fifth of CISOs faced pressure not to report compliance issues, indicating a troubling trend in boardroom accountability.
The report notes that while CISOs are gaining more roles within the corporate structure, this has come with increased challenges, often compounded by poor communication with board members.
Kirsty Paine states, 'While boards know compliance is important, many may not fully realize or understand the work required to achieve it.'
The communication breakdown between CISOs and corporate boards can lead to CISOs contemplating whistleblowing if compliance requirements are ignored.
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