The majority of C-suiters — 74 percent — do not think CISOs should be part of an organization's leadership team, according to a survey by ThreatTrack Security, a cybersecurity solutions developer.
The survey asked 203 C-level executives about the role of the CISO.
Fifty-five percent of respondents from healthcare companies said the role of the CISO is primarily to take responsibility for data breaches, according to a news release. However, less than half of respondents — 46 percent — said CISOs should be responsible for cybersecurity purchasing decisions.
"The CISO's role has become increasingly complex and demanding, yet the value of their contributions aren't fully understood of appreciated by peers," said ThreatTrackSecurity president and CEO Julian Waits Sr., according to a news release. "If CISOs are not consulted by senior executives during decision-making processes, how can they be held responsible for major security breaches? CISOs serve a vital role in cybersecurity but are struggling for the recognition and authority they need to be effective in defending organizations from today's precarious data security dangers."
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