Why Are CISOs Seen as 'Scapegoats'?

In today's episode of "The ITSM Practice," Luigi Ferri tackles the significant issue of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) being unfairly scapegoated following security breaches. By examining the roles of unclear regulations, unrealistic expectations, high role visibility, and a blame-centric culture, this discussion sheds light on why CISOs often bear the brunt of criticism and how these factors contribute to their high turnover rates. Insights from industry studies underscore the challenges CISOs face, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations and shared responsibilities in cybersecurity.

In this episode, we answer to:

Why are CISOs often viewed as scapegoats in the corporate world?

What are the main challenges CISOs face with current cybersecurity regulations and expectations?

How can organizations support CISOs to improve cybersecurity practices and reduce unfair blame?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

RSAC, article "How CISOs Should Protect Themselves Against Indictments", link https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ciso-should-protect-indictments/

F5, article "Could A Data Breach Land Your CISO In Prison?", link https://www.f5.com/labs/articles/cisotociso/could-a-data-breach-land-your-ciso-in-prison

CSO Online, article "Some strategies for CISOs freaked out by the specter of federal indictments", link https://www.csoonline.com/article/2099763/some-strategies-for-cisos-freaked-out-by-the-specter-of-federal-indictments.html

IBM Security, article "Cost of Data Breach Report 2023", link https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach

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