While the cybersecurity field has attempted to make strides in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) in recent years, 82% of cybersecurity executives leading the industry today are white men. A recent study of global security executives found that 18% of C-level leaders surveyed identified as diverse candidates, which the survey defined as people of color and/or women.
The 2022 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Survey from Heidrick & Struggles surveyed 327 cybersecurity executives including chief information security officers (CISOs) and chief security officers (CSOs) around the globe to determine compensation trends, top security priorities and the state of diversity in the cyber workforce.