Only 30% of boards describe their relationship with the CISO as strong and collaborative.

CISO security update airtime is roughly 30 minutes.

47% of boards indicate reporting on AI-driven risk needs improvement.

60% of CISOs engage with the full board.

74% of security leaders say board inquiries are significantly shaping anti-ransomware investments.

82% of board directors rate CISOs' reporting on regulatory trends as satisfactory or excellent.

47% of board directors rate CISOs' ability to articulate the impact of evolving threats as satisfactory or excellent.

95% of CISOs provide regular updates to the board.

35% of boards limit the CISO's security updates to committee discussions.

53% of boards indicate reporting on the impact of evolving threats needs improvement.

97% of security leaders report being asked by their board or executive leadership about their ransomware defense strategy.