When do you think we'll likely see the CISO role elevated to a true C-suite position?

CISO is already a true C-suite position at my org6%

In the next year43%

In the next few years37%

I doubt it will ever happen10%

I don't know2%

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Chief Information Security Officer in Software2 years ago

The elevation of the CISO role to a genuine C-suite position is steadily gaining traction as organizations recognize the paramount importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. As cybersecurity challenges intensify, forward-thinking companies are already positioning their CISOs at the strategic helm, showcasing them as the 'light on the hill.' It's a progressive shift that will likely become a standard in the near future, emphasizing the critical nature of information security at the highest levels of decision-making.

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Gartner40%

Forrester21%

International Data Corporation (IDC)18%

Frost & Sullivan11%

Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG)2%

451 Research2%

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