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2026 State of the CISO Snapshot Report
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- U.S. Naval War College - National Security Studies program
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- Technical Advisor for the "Bosch" and "Bosch Legacy' television series
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2025 State of the CISO Snapshot Report
2026 State of the CISO Snapshot Report
January 20, 2026
NEW objective insights, cross-industry survey data and market trends from over 600 CISOs on how their role is evolving in 2026. Download the snapshot report to benchmark against your organization and spark internal conversations around security ownership, resourcing, and risk alignment.
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AI Heading Into 2026: CISOs See Change, Growth and Opportunity
AI Heading Into 2026: CISOs See Change, Growth and Opportunity
February 3, 2026
NEW objective, data-driven insights from IANS community polls and cross-industry CISOs to see how today's security leaders are approaching AI in practice. Download the report to benchmark your AI strategy against real-world CISO practices and stay ahead of emerging risks.