Are you reporting to the CEO? Most security leaders don't
A new report from LogRhythm, “Security and the C-Suite: Making Security Priorities Business Priorities,” based on research conducted by the Ponemon Institute, found that, while most organizations have experienced a cyberattack in the last two years (60%) and spend approximately $38 million on security activities, only 7% of security leaders are reporting to the CEO. Yet, 42% of respondents say the IT security leader should be the person most accountable for preventing or mitigating the consequences of a cyberattack.
Ponemon conducted a global survey of 1,426 chief information, technology and security executives. LogRhythm sought to learn about the role and responsibilities of today’s cybersecurity leaders and the challenges they face in creating a strong security posture. Respondents were located in in the United States, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.