IANS Cyber Intel

The State of the CISO in 2025


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CISOs are currently under more pressure than ever to deliver results with lean teams and increasingly scrutinized budgets.

CISOs’ scope continues to expand while boards and leaders are continually focused on cyber budgets and program execution. At the same time, resources are tight and orgs are still figuring out how to navigate emerging areas of digital risk – particularly AI and its corresponding data governance implications.

CISOs who navigate these challenges successfully will set themselves apart by enhancing their personal brand and the reputation and success of the programs they lead.

In this session, IANS Faculty Steve Martano and IANS Senior Research Director Nick Kakolowski will provide a deep dive into the current state of the CISO role. They’ll cover:

  • How the job scope of the CISO is shifting and what CISOs think about those changes.
  • Trends in how CISOs are interacting with the board and advice for influencing at the highest levels of the organization.
  • Market observations and anecdotal guidance on how to position yourself to achieve your career goals.


Interested in learning more about IANS and Artico's State of the CISO findings? Download ⁠IANS State of the CISO Summary Report!


Any views or opinions presented in this document are solely those of the Faculty and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of IANS. Although reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in our written reports, no liability can be accepted by IANS or our Faculty members for the results of any actions taken by the client in connection with such information, opinions, or advice.

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