Chief Information Security Officers worldwide are grappling with an unprecedented surge in regulatory requirements as governments expand cybersecurity mandates across critical sectors, transforming the traditional CISO role into a strategic compliance leadership position that demands technical expertise and regulatory acumen.
Rising Regulatory Complexity Reshapes CISO Responsibilities
The cybersecurity regulatory landscape has become significantly more complex in 2025, with CISOs managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Cross-border compliance continues to be a significant challenge for organizations operating globally, as they must navigate the proliferation of regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy laws across diverse regulatory landscapes.
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This complexity is compounded by geopolitical tensions and evolving cybersecurity threats that add further layers to compliance efforts.
The role of the CISO has evolved dramatically. Nearly half of CISOs report directly to the CEO rather than through IT departments, reflecting cybersecurity’s elevation to a top-of-mind business concern.
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