“The influence of the CISO is growing across an increasingly cyber-savvy C-suite: Almost one-third of respondents noted CISO involvement in strategic conversations about tech investment,” the Deloitte report said. “Half of respondents are very confident in the C-suite and board’s ability to adequately navigate cyber issues.”
The CISO is more central to the business
Larry Jarvis, CISO of Iron Mountain, says his role has expanded significantly in recent years, reflecting the growing complexity of today’s security landscape, and now spans several interconnected areas, including risk management, business resiliency, and compliance. Cybersecurity has moved beyond technical IT concerns to become a core business priority, he says.
“My responsibilities now encompass not only protecting our digital assets but also aligning security strategies with the broader business objectives,’’ Jarvis says. “This shift is driven by the increased sophistication of cyber threats, regulatory demands, and the critical need to protect customer trust in a data-driven world.” Additionally, “The rapid adoption of generative AI also presents new security challenges,” he says.