Forbes January 14, 2025
The role of the chief information security officer continues to evolve and has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. Once viewed as the gatekeepers of cybersecurity, CISOs are now being thrust into the spotlight as strategic business partners. This transformation, as highlighted in the 2025 State of the CISO Report from IANS Research and Artico Search, is reshaping how organizations perceive security leaders and how these leaders navigate their evolving responsibilities.
The Changing Scope of the CISO Role
The responsibilities of CISOs are expanding beyond the confines of cybersecurity. Increasingly, CISOs are stepping into domains like business risk management, IT oversight, and digital transformation. This broadened scope reflects the growing recognition that cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern...