“The CISO’s influence is growing within an increasingly cybersecurity-savvy leadership: nearly a third of respondents noted the CISO’s involvement in strategic conversations about technology investment” , indicates the Deloitte report. “Half of those surveyed have complete confidence in the ability of management and the board of directors to adequately manage cybersecurity issues. »
The CISO is more central in the company
Larry Jarvis, CISO at Iron Mountain, says his role has expanded significantly in recent years, reflecting the increasing complexity of today’s security landscape, and now spans several interconnected areas, including risk management, business resilience and compliance. Cybersecurity has moved beyond technical IT concerns to become a critical business priority, he says.
“My responsibilities now encompass not only protecting our digital assets, but also aligning security strategies with broader business goals,” says Jarvis. “This change is driven by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, regulatory requirements and the critical need to protect customer trust in a data-driven world. Additionally, “the rapid adoption of generative AI also presents new security challenges,” he says.