A Shield Of Defensibility Protecting CISOs And Their Companies
InformationWeek, Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
As regulatory pressures mount and cyber threats evolve, CISOs must establish a robust shield of defensibility to protect their careers and companies from cybersecurity failures.
In today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, CISOs are facing unprecedented challenges and scrutiny. From the SEC's materiality rules to high-profile legal cases, such as SolarWinds and Clorox, CISOs increasingly face personal and professional risks related to perceived cybersecurity failures. Recently, Proofpoint surveyed 1,600 CISOs worldwide to get a pulse on how CISOs are navigating these challenges, finding that 66% are concerned about personal, financial, and legal liability in their role.