Splunk Report: CISOs Gain Influence in the C-Suite and Boardrooms Worldwide | PR Newswire [Video]

New Global Survey Finds 82% of CISOs Now Report Directly to the CEO, an Increase from 47% in 2023; 83% Participate in Board Meetings Somewhat Often or Most of the Time

, /PRNewswire/ — Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, today released The CISO Report 2025, a global research report detailing the goals, priorities, and business strategies for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their boards of directors.

The CISO’s rise to the C-suite comes with more engagement with the boardroom, an audience with the CEO, and the power to make strategic decisions for the business. Notably, 82% of surveyed CISOs now report directly to the CEO, a significant increase from 47% in 2023. In addition, 83% of CISOs participate in board meetings somewhat often or most of the time. While 60% acknowledge that board members with cybersecurity backgrounds more heavily influence security decisions, only 29% of CISOs say their board …