CISOs today stand at a defining crossroads, where the urgency of today’s threats collides with the promise of tomorrow’s innovation. Generative AI, cloud-native ecosystems, and identity-first architectures are transforming the security landscape, while boards and regulators are demanding resilience, accountability, and measurable impact like never before.
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On September 9th , join secureCISO Live, moderated by ABC News Foreign Correspondent; Scott Shuster, as we explore what it means to be a modern CISO in this era of disruption and acceleration. From balancing short-term risk mitigation with long-term resilience to aligning cybersecurity with enterprise growth, this discussion will tackle how security leaders can navigate complexity while preparing their organizations for the next wave of digital transformation.
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Our panel will share firsthand experiences on shifting from reactive defense to adaptive, intelligence-driven leadership. Expect insights on the future role of AI in security operations, continuous trust models, the evolution of zero trust, cloud and SaaS security at scale, and how CISOs can lead conversations on digital ethics, resilience, and competitive advantage in the boardroom.
Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies and bold perspectives to evolve from today’s firefighting to tomorrow’s foresight—strengthening resilience, building trust, and re imagining the Office of the CISO as a hub of strategic leadership in an unpredictable, innovation-driven future.
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The Current State
of the Office of CISO
Despite cybersecurity gaining board-level attention, only 29% of CISOs say they have the proper budget to meet objectives—while 64% of boards now see security as a business enabler. This gap highlights the tension between rising expectations and constrained resources. [Splunk CISO Report]
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Insider threats, particularly those amplified by generative AI, are now viewed as a greater risk than external attacks by nearly two-thirds of security leaders. At the same time, only 57% of CISOs believe employees fully understand their cybersecurity responsibilities, down from 84% just a year ago. [ITPro / TechRadar]
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CISOs are rapidly evolving into strategic business leaders. 82% now report directly to the CEO, and 70% believe cybersecurity is a driver of digital transformation. Increasingly, the office of the CISO is being positioned not just as a risk mitigator, but as a catalyst for trust, innovation, and growth. [ResilienceForward / TopCISO]
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CISOs are being repositioned as strategic business leaders, not just defenders of infrastructure. The modern CISO is increasingly viewed as a growth enabler, strengthening enterprise resilience, shaping digital transformation, and driving trust as a competitive advantage.