A survey of global cybersecurity leaders by the 2023 Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report commissioned by the EC-Council identified four critical areas of concern: cloud security, data security, security governance, and a shortage of cybersecurity talent.
EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity education and training, today released its Certified Chief Information Security Officer Hall of Fame report, recognizing the top 50 certified CISOs worldwide. The report reveals that nearly 50% of information security leaders surveyed cite cloud security as their top concern. The findings of this report suggest the top cybersecurity concerns plaguing organizations, and how to effectively contain emerging threats, a seasoned cybersecurity professional should ensure a robust security frame. emphasizes the need to implement work. On average, companies use about 1,295 cloud services, and employees use at least 36 cloud-based services every day. Cloud security risks are real to enterprises.
Other challenges identified in the report include third-party/vendor security management, network security, application security, endpoint security, rapid change in IT, expanding business growth and hybrid work models, and the need to manage cyber risk. Includes poor focus.
According to a recent report published by IBM, surveyed organizations have experienced multiple data breaches, reaching a record high frequency, with data breach costs averaging US$4.35 million. . More than ever, businesses need strong, experienced cybersecurity leadership from credible and certified individuals.
Survey respondents are cybersecurity leaders from all regions of the world, with the highest concentration in Asia and North America. These professionals were primarily employed in technology, financial services, government, retail, healthcare, education, transportation, automotive, entertainment and hospitality sectors.
this Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report An accompanying survey is also published annually to recognize professionals worldwide for their outstanding leadership and professional contributions to the information security industry. Winners demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the evolving cybersecurity landscape and drive the value of innovation, thought leadership and collaboration through their work.
EC-Council President and CEO Jay Bavisi said: “I am delighted to congratulate our newly certified CISOs on their 2023 induction into the Hall of Fame.” We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and have confidence in their accomplishments.” Expertise will continue to have a significant impact on the cybersecurity landscape. “
Given the impact of information security, the Certified CISO Hall of Fame report further highlights the critical impact of the certified CISO program in addressing these cybersecurity challenges. A whopping 99% of certified CISOs acknowledged that their cybersecurity leadership skills had significantly improved through EC-Council’s Certified CISO training, and 98% agreed that the certification helped strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture . Remarkably, more than 90% of certified CISO inductees report greater confidence in aligning their security strategy with their organization’s goals after earning certification.
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EC-Council’s Certified CISO program bridges the gap between the needs of critical business cyber leaders and the need for more experienced and skilled security management executive talent.of Certified CISO Program develops highly skilled executives in the cybersecurity field by arming them with strong executive knowledge and capabilities to design and implement a robust security portfolio of services and technologies to protect critical operations. We are dedicated to developing executives.
To further accelerate talent into leadership roles, EC Council We also introduced the Associate CCISO program. The program enables a budding security professional with at least two years of experience in cybersecurity to understand the roles and responsibilities of a security administrator and guide them on a career path to attain leadership positions in the industry. increase. This powerful program offers an enabling approach to emerging security professionals by giving them a strong perspective on their future path as cyber leaders. Associate CCISOs are provided with the knowledge of the professional experience necessary to gain or further develop within their current professional competencies.
About EC-Council
The EC-Council has developed a Certified Ethical Hacker program. Founded in 2001 in response to 9/11, the mission of the EC-Council is to provide apprentices and experienced cybersecurity professionals with the training and training they need to protect businesses, government agencies, and other employers from attacks. to provide certification.
Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, the EC-Council now offers over 200 trainings, certificates and degrees in everything from computer forensics investigations and security analysis to threat intelligence and information security. . An ISO/IEC 17024 accredited organization recognized under US Department of Defense Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cybersecurity agencies around the world, the company certifies over 300,000 of his professionals worldwide doing. Trusted by 7 of the Fortune 10 companies, half of the Fortune 100 companies, and the intelligence community in 140 countries, EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity education and certification.
EC-Council is a truly global organization that promotes the belief in bringing diversity, equity and inclusion to the modern cybersecurity workforce, with 11 offices in the US, UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. I’m ready.
