New Rankings Reveal Significant Shift in CISO Focus
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The Q3 2025 "CISO Top 10" rankings from CyberRisk Collaborative reveal a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from merely overseeing technical operations to a broader focus on enterprise risk governance. Key priorities have emerged, including Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and real-time Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the demand for effective data privacy measures. This evolution underscores the need for CISOs to translate technical risks into business value and collaborate closely with various departments, particularly in the face of complex regulatory environments. For healthcare professionals, these insights stress the critical integration of cybersecurity into organizational governance, particularly as digital transformation accelerates.
