1 In 5 CIOs Believe Cyber Security Ops Are Not An Immediate Priority
IT Security Guru, Friday, August 11,2023
In April 2023, Acora conducted a survey that revealed insights into the changing responsibilities of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their main focuses in mid-market companies in the UK.
The research included 126 decision-makers from UK-based financial services companies and aimed to identify the difficulties and modifications that resulted from the transition to a hybrid work model after the pandemic.
The evolving role of CIOs
The survey findings revealed that 65% of IT leaders believe that hybrid working has elevated their role within their respective organisations, and 61% reported additional responsibilities such as direct involvement in due diligence activities. The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area. This signifies the continued significance of cybersecurity, an issue that previous reports have highlighted as the 'big, scary cybersecurity monster'.