Press Releases

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search unveiled the 2024 Security Budget Benchmark Report, offering critical insights into the state of security budgets and staffing amidst a backdrop of global economic challenges. This comprehensive study compiled findings from the fifth annual CISO Compensation and Budget Research Survey, including responses gathered from over 750 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) between April and August 2024. The report indicates a cautious yet necessary expansion in security spending.

IANS today announced the launch of its IANS Privacy Operations, a new subscription-based offering designed to help CISOs, Privacy, and Compliance teams navigate the complex and evolving landscape of global privacy regulations.

IANS Research, the leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has announced a new strategic investment from the Apax Digital Fund II (the “Apax Digital Funds”).

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search unveiled the Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report 2023-2034, a research study that provides first-hand insight into compensation data, diversity, work-from-home expectations and job satisfaction. IANS and Artico Search captured responses from more than 560 cybersecurity staff across a range of industries and company types in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, informal interviews with 100 CISOs took place in an effort to better understand the challenges CISOs face in recruiting and retaining employees.

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search released its State of the CISO 2023-2024 Report, an annual research study that provides deep insights into critical aspects of the CISO role based on background, job level, compensation, budget dynamics, board engagement, and job satisfaction data. This year, more than 660 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) provided data. Additionally, research team members held conversations with over 100 CISOs to better understand the challenges CISOs face today and future opportunities.

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search released their 2023 Security Organization and Compensation Benchmark Report, an annual research study that analyzes security organization planning across revenue segments and industries. This year, a total of 1,195 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), functional department leaders, and other staff provided survey data that demonstrated a positive correlation between revenue and a security organization’s size and complexity.

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search released their 2023 CISO Compensation Benchmark Report, an annual research study that analyzes detailed compensation data across industries and ownership structures. This year, over 600 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other security executives provided data.

Today, IANS Research and Artico Search released their 2023 Security Budget Benchmark Report, an annual research study that analyzes detailed cybersecurity budget data. This year, 550 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other security executives provided data.

IANS is excited to announced it has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Mark Clauss to Chief Product Officer. The addition of their unique expertise will be key to helping IANS rapidly scale to meet the growing demands of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and the cybersecurity community.

Today, IANS Research, Artico Search and The CAP Group released its CISO as Board Directors - CISO Board Readiness Analysis, a collaborative research study that evaluates the qualifications of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the Russell 1000 Index (R1000 [top 1000 US public companies by market capitalization]) against five key traits of credible candidates for cyber expert board positions. The study found that 14% of R1000 CISOs stand out as potential board director candidates.

IANS today announced the launch of its Vendor Assessment Community (VAC), an unbiased and independent practitioner perspective on InfoSec domains and vendor solutions.

IANS is excited to announce the latest addition to the Leadership Team, Brendan O'Connell as Chief Operating Officer.