The global CISO landscape: A leadership gap too large to ignore
Summary
The global cybersecurity landscape is facing a significant leadership gap, with a shortage of qualified CISOs. The article suggests that Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are crucial in addressing this deficit by providing scalable security leadership.
IFF Assessment
FOE
A leadership gap in cybersecurity means organizations may be less prepared to defend against threats, increasing the overall risk to defenders.
Defender Context
This highlights a systemic challenge in the cybersecurity industry where a lack of experienced leadership can leave organizations vulnerable. Defenders should be aware of this trend and consider how to build robust security teams and leverage external expertise from MSPs/MSSPs.