The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is becoming more integral as cybersecurity concerns escalate globally. Recent Splunk research indicates a significant increase in CISOs reporting to CEOs and actively participating in board meetings. While many CISOs recognize the value of having board members with cybersecurity experience, a notable proportion still lack this expertise. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced collaboration between CISOs and boards to foster a security-first culture, aligning both teams on strategic goals and improving digital resilience for organizations.
As cybersecurity becomes increasingly central to driving business success, CISOs and their boards have more opportunities to close gaps, gain greater alignment, and better understand each other.
For board members, it means committing to a security-first culture and consulting the CISO as a primary stakeholder in decisions that impact enterprise risk and governance.
CISOs on the board build strong security practices, reporting stronger relationships with security teams and feeling more confident about their organization's security posture.
More than eight-in-ten CISOs now report directly to the CEO, a huge increase from 47% in 2023.
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