A new industry piece argues that chief information security officers and chief marketing officers must proactively coordinate before a security incident occurs, rather than only communicating during a crisis. Security experts including David Elfering of Carrix and Diana Kelley of Noma Security recommend establishing standing touchpoints and joint crisis communications plans so security risk can be explained in business terms rather than technical jargon.
darkreading.com
· 2026-09-22
A survey of over 500 CISOs by IANS and Artico found that 69% now rank AI as their top target for new cybersecurity budget dollars, even though overall security budgets grew just 5% in 2026. Nearly a quarter of organizations have created dedicated AI security budget lines, while others fund it through general security, IT, or innovation budgets.
darkreading.com
· 2026-09-16
Executive recruiters report a red-hot hiring market for Chief Information Security Officers with AI expertise, with qualified candidates commanding seven-figure pay packages. Recruiting firms like Hitch Partners and Christian & Timbers say demand has intensified faster than during the cloud computing shift, as companies now require CISOs to govern AI agents and data controls, not just defend against traditional threats.
cnbc.com
· 2026-09-05
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