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FoundryBut greater influence comes with greater strain. Nearly one in four CISOs say they’re considering leaving the profession due to stress. Role creep has become a real issue, as some organizations consolidate additional duties, from physical security to sustainability, under the same leader. The expectation to oversee everything from ransomware readiness to ESG metrics has created what some describe as a “hodgepodge” of responsibilities that can be unsustainable without the right support structure.Those tensions, between rising expectations and personal bandwidth, are front and center at this year’s CSO Conference panel, “Navigating Through Uncertainty: Staying Alert and Staying Sane.” Moderated by Bob Bragdon, the discussion brings together Jonathan Chow (Genesys), Frank DePaola (Enpro), and Marcus Johnston (Precisely) to explore how top security executives are balancing expanded mandates with mental resilience and sustainable leadership.The takeaway: The CISO role has evolved from technologist to strategist, from security operator to business risk steward. The influence is real, so is the pressure. As boards turn to security leaders for guidance on everything from AI policy to operational resilience, CISOs are proving indispensable to the enterprise. The challenge now is making the job sustainable for those tasked with defending not just networks, but the business itself.The CSO Security Priorities study for 2025 will be presented during a discussion at the annual CSO Conference & Awards, October 2022 at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells. Join leading CISOs as they share strategies for managing growing responsibilities, sustaining resilience, and leading effectively amid constant uncertainty.For more information about the agenda and speakers, please visit: https://event.foundryco.com/cso-conference-awards/agenda/
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