The 2025 State of the CISO report highlighted that nearly all CISOs manage traditional security areas, yet they increasingly handle wider business risks including digital strategy. Despite this complexity, only 3% linked salary hikes to these expanded roles, indicating a disconnect between responsibilities and compensation.
IANS Research revealed that most CISOs (50-90%) are now tasked with overseeing business risks like disaster recovery and third-party risk, alongside traditional cybersecurity responsibilities. Nonetheless, only 3% of these leaders report salary increases tied to these additional complexities, reflecting a growing disparity in recognition and reward.
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