Report
Management and Leadership
2025 Compensation and Budget for CISOs in the Small and Middle Market
IANS Research
Small and mid-sized organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges and opportunities. Based on insights from over 860 CISOs, including 363 from small and middle market organizations (under $1B in revenue), this data-rich report with expert recommendations will help you:
- Compare your budget and headcount to other organizations your size, with breakouts in four tiers based on revenue: >$50M, $50M-200M, $200M-600M, and $600M - $1B.
- Overcome limited exposure to the board and senior leaders and increase your strategic influence and budget.
- Plan your career path with insights into tenure, reporting lines, and satisfaction drivers.
- Address issues specific to CISOs in the SMB and Midmarket segments, such as chronic understaffing and scope creep.
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