The CISO Credibility Gap: September 2024 Trend Micro A global study How Local Government IT Leaders Can Build Trust and Cyber-Resilience

Local government CISOs face a credibility gap with their boards despite being guardians of citizen data and targets for cyber threats. A study of 86 government IT leaders reveals:

• 67% felt pressure to downplay cyber risks
• 43% treat cybersecurity as part of IT, not business risk
• 97% claim confidence in cyber-resilience, but this may be misleading

Boards often dismiss security concerns as "nagging," creating barriers to effective governance. To bridge this gap, CISOs need to:

• Use plain language
• Focus on clear risks with metrics
• Report consistently as risks evolve

Explore this research to see how CISOs can build trust and strengthen cyber-resilience.

Vendor:: Trend Micro
Posted:: Apr 12, 2025
Published:: Apr 12, 2025
Format:: PDF
Type:: Research Content

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