The Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach

Entrusted with safeguarding their organizations from cyber threats, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face an ongoing battle.

‘The Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach’ delves into the intricacies of a CISO’s mindset, exploring their role before, during, and after managing a major cybersecurity incident. We’ll uncover the challenges faced regarding the people, processes, technology, and lessons learned. As we’ll see, the CISO’s journey is one of resilience, adaptation, and resourcefulness to mitigate impacts and evaluate future avoidance.

Trellix, partnering with Vanson Bourne, surveyed and interviewed 512 security leaders from 13 countries who have managed at least one major cybersecurity incident within the past five years, working at organizations ranging from 1,000 to more than 10,000 employees. The industries include energy and utilities, healthcare, public sectors, manufacturing and production, and financial services.

Read on to uncover invaluable insights from cybersecurity leaders after major incidents breach organizational defenses.