24 Questions
According to the survey, what percentage of information security professionals were surveyed?
288
What is a major concern among the surveyed CISOs?
Ransomware and cyberattacks
What is the impact of digital technologies on the role of the CISO?
It is continuing to grow in importance
What is a result of hybrid working in many industries?
Increased cybersecurity threats
What region is not mentioned in the survey?
Africa
What is the title of the survey?
Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Survey, 2022
What percentage of respondents in the United States are either Black or African American?
5%
What percentage of respondents globally are women?
18%
What percentage of respondents are Hispanic or Latinx in the United States?
8%
What is the percentage of respondents who prefer not to answer ethnicity questions in the United States?
3%
What percentage of respondents are Asian or Asian American in the United States?
8%
What is the percentage of women respondents globally?
10%
What percentage of respondents are White in the United States?
71%
What is the percentage of respondents who prefer not to answer gender questions?
3%
What percentage of CISOs feel that their organization doesn't see the necessity of cybersecurity protocols?
22%
What is the most common reason for distractions within the team according to the survey?
Causing distractions
What percentage of CISOs reported feeling unsure of their ability to keep up with rapidly evolving threats?
23%
What percentage of CISOs reported personal financial accountability for a breach as a concern?
11%
What percentage of CISOs reported no concerns at all?
3%
What is the total percentage of CISOs who reported feeling unsure of their ability to keep up with rapidly evolving threats and feeling like the organization doesn't see the necessity of cybersecurity protocols?
42%
What percentage of CISOs reported don't know as a response?
1%
What percentage of CISOs reported other concerns?
3%
What is the sample size of the Heidrick & Struggles' global CISO survey in 2022?
327
What is the year of the Heidrick & Struggles' global CISO survey?
2022
Study Notes
CISO Survey 2022
- 22% of respondents reported distractions within the team as a personal risk relating to their role.
- 30% of respondents reported feeling unsure of their ability to keep up with rapidly evolving threats.
Personal Risks for CISOs
- 18% of respondents reported feeling unsure of their ability to keep up with rapidly evolving threats.
- 19% of respondents reported feeling like the organization doesn’t see the necessity of cybersecurity protocols.
- 23% of respondents reported personal financial accountability for a breach.
- 11% of respondents reported none of the above risks.
- 3% of respondents reported other personal risks.
Demographics of CISO Respondents
- 71% of respondents were White.
- 8% of respondents were Asian or Asian American.
- 8% of respondents were Hispanic or Latinx.
- 5% of respondents were Black or African American.
- 1% of respondents were Arab, Arab American, Middle Eastern.
- 87% of respondents were Men.
- 10% of respondents were Women.
- 3% of respondents preferred not to answer their gender.
Functions that Report to the CISO
- The five functions that most CISOs say report to them have remained the same year over year.
- The functional areas that report to the CISO include (percentage not specified).
Diversity and Inclusion
- Globally, 18% of respondents were women, Black or African American, or Hispanic or Latinx.
- In the United States, the share of diverse respondents drops to 14%.
- There was an increase in Hispanic or Latinx representation, up to 8% from 5% last year.
This quiz assesses your understanding of common distractions and challenges that hinder productivity within a team. Identify the obstacles that prevent you from staying focused and achieving your goals.
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