A survey of global cybersecurity leaders as part of the 2023 Certified CISO Hall of Fame report commissioned by EC-Council identified 4 key areas of serious concern: cloud security, data security, security governance and lack of cybersecurity talent.

EC-Council, the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, today released its Certified Information Security Officer Hall of Fame report, honoring the top 50 certified CISOs in the world. This report reveals that approximately 50% of information security managers surveyed identified cloud security as their top concern.

The report’s findings suggest the major cybersecurity issues organizations are struggling with and highlight the need to implement robust security frameworks with skilled cybersecurity professionals to effectively contain emerging threats.

On average, a company uses about 1,295 cloud services, while an employee uses at least 36 cloud services per day. The cloud security risk is real for businesses.

Other challenges identified in the report include third-party/vendor security management, network security, application security, endpoint security, rapid IT change, business growth and expansion of hybrid work models, as well as an insufficient focus on cyber risk management.

In a recent report published by IBM, the organizations surveyed experienced more than one data breach, reaching record frequency, and the cost of a data breach averaged $4.35 million. More than ever, businesses need strong, experienced cybersecurity leadership from people with reputable certifications.

Survey respondents were cybersecurity leaders from all regions of the world, with the highest concentrations in Asia and North America. These professionals primarily worked in technology, financial services, government, retail, healthcare, education, transportation and automotive, and entertainment and hospitality industries.

This Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report and its accompanying survey is published annually to honor professionals around the world for their outstanding leadership and professional contributions to the information security industry.

Recipients demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, promoting the values ​​of innovation, thought leadership, and collaboration through their work.

“I am delighted to congratulate the Certified CISOs newly inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame,” said Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of EC-Council. “Their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to cybersecurity are truly inspiring. As industry leaders, they have been instrumental in driving innovation, improving security practices, and protecting organizations against threats. evolving. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and are confident that their expertise will continue to have a profound impact on the cybersecurity landscape.”

Considering the impact of information security, the Certified CISO Hall of Fame Report also highlighted the significant impact of the Certified CISO program in addressing these cybersecurity challenges.

A staggering 99% of certified CISOs acknowledged a substantial improvement in their cybersecurity leadership skills as a result of EC-Council’s Certified CISO training, while 98% agreed that certification had helped strengthen cybersecurity postures of their organizations.

Notably, more than 90% of certified CISO inductees reported more confidence in aligning security strategies with organizational goals after achieving certification. To view the full report, including all survey data and references, please Click here.

EC-Council’s Certified CISO program bridges the gap between the critical needs of businesses for cyber leadership and the need for more senior and experienced security talent.

THE Certified CISO program is dedicated to nurturing highly skilled cybersecurity leaders by equipping them with strong executive leadership knowledge and capabilities to design and implement robust security portfolios of services and technologies to protect critical operations.

To further accelerate talent into leadership roles, EC Council also introduced the Associate CCISO program. This program enables emerging security professionals with at least 2 years of cybersecurity experience to understand the roles and responsibilities of security managers and guide their career path to achieve leadership positions in the industry.

This powerful program offers an approach that empowers emerging security professionals by giving them a clear vision of the path to their future as cyber leaders. Associated CCISOs receive the professional experience knowledge they need to acquire or further develop within their current professional capabilities.

About the EC Council

EC-Council invented the Certified Ethical Hacker program. Founded in 2001 in response to 9/11, EC-Council’s mission is to provide the training and certifications apprentices and experienced cybersecurity professionals need to protect the businesses, government agencies and others who employ them. against attacks.

Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC Council today offers 200 different courses, certificates and degrees in everything from forensic investigation and security analysis to threat intelligence and information security. An ISO/IEC 17024 accredited organization recognized under U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cybersecurity bodies around the world, the company has certified over 3,00,000 professionals worldwide.

Recognized by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and intelligence communities in 150 countries, EC-Council is the gold standard for cybersecurity training and certification.

A true global organization committed to bringing diversity, equity and inclusion to the modern cybersecurity workforce, EC-Council has 11 offices in the US, UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. .

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