Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that there are round 35,000 chief info safety officers (CISOs) employed worldwide in 2026, up minimally from 32,000 in 2023.
The 2026 CISO Report from Cybersecurity Ventures in partnership with Sophos examines the evolving position of the CISO and the shortfall of CISO assets out there to the world’s companies, and the position of MSPs and MSSPs in filling the CISO hole for underserved SMBs.
The report additionally reveals associated information, figures, predictions, and statistics to help within the conflict on cybercrime.
A particular 4-minute video companion to the 2026 CISO Report, launched on the award-winning Cybercrime Journal YouTube Channel, options the next thought leaders:
– Joe Levy, CEO at Sophos– Raja Patel, President, Product & Advertising at Sophos– Adam Keown, CISO at Eastman (former FBI)– Deneen DeFieore, CISO at United Airways– Tim Brown, Former CISO at Solarwinds– Marcus Sachs, SVP & Chief Engineer at CIS– Lisa Plaggemier, Government Director at NCSA
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