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2026 CISO Report
From Cybersecurity Ventures, in partnership with Sophos
Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that there are around 35,000 chief information security officers (CISOs) employed worldwide in 2026, up minimally from 32,000 in 2023.
Their 2026 CISO Report examines the evolving role of the CISO and the shortfall of CISO resources available to the world’s businesses. It also reveals related facts, figures, predictions, and statistics to assist in the war on cybercrime.
Report
Read the 2026 CISO Report to learn:
- CISO facts and figures: Salaries, job satisfaction, priorities, and more.
- The impact of the CISO shortage.
- The role of MSPs and MSSPs in filling the CISO gap for underserved SMBs.