CISOs need to consider the personal risks associated with their role

70% of cybersecurity leaders felt that stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents have negatively affected their opinion of the role, according to BlackFog. 34% believed that the trend of individuals being prosecuted following a cyberattack was a ‘no-win’ situation for security leaders: facing internal consequences if they report failings and prosecuted if they don’t. As cybersecurity leaders face increased scrutiny from regulators, the research also indicated that the increased accountability has … More

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