TechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.CISOs Are Gaining C-Suite Swagger, but Has It Come With a Cost?CISOs Are Gaining C-Suite Swagger, but Has It Come With a Cost?The number of CISOs who report directly to the CEO is up sharply in recent years, but many still say it's not enough to secure adequate resources.Dark Reading, Staff & ContributorsJanuary 30, 20251 Min ReadTongRo Images via Alamy StockAfter years of leaning into learning the ethos of business leadership and risk management, chief information security officers (CISOs) have gotten their seat at the boardroom table and the power to make decisions. But even so, many say their jobs are more arduous than ever, and that's not how it was supposed to happen.A full 82% ofCISOs who respondedto a recent survey from Splunk said they report directly to the CEO, up from just 47% in 2023. In addition, 83% said they participate regularly in board meetings. For their part, CISOs have had to skill up in kind,honing communications skillsandlearning the boardroom lingoof KPIs and ROI, not to mention become more familiar withlegalandcomplianceconcerns. In other words, the scope of theCISO role has expandedfar beyond just IT security.Read the Full Article on Dark ReadingAbout the AuthorDark ReadingStaff & ContributorsDark Reading: Connecting The Information Security CommunityLong one of the most widely-read cybersecurity news sites on the Web, Dark Reading is also the most trusted online community for security professionals. Our community members include thought-leading security researchers, CISOs, and technology specialists, along with thousands of other security professionals.See more from Dark ReadingNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports