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The Scope of CISO Responsibilities Continues to Expand

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The scope of responsibilities associated with the CISO role continues to evolve. Our survey data over the past five years, combined with ongoing conversations with CISOs, confirm that the CISO role continues to expand into adjacent domains. 
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CISOs who successfully navigate the complexities of the C-suite and the boardroom command higher salaries. These CISOs drive more visibility by adding value on business risk conversations and decisions, are viewed on-par with other peers in the C-suite, and are considered strategic business executive rather than technology leaders.
Steve Martano, IANS Faculty

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