Lack of access to executives and the board is a red flag and a top reason why chief information security officers decide to leave their jobs, according to Steve Morgan, founder of Cybersecurity Ventures. He cites lack of support as another top reason why CISOs leave.
Splunk’s 2025 CISO report found that only 29 percent of respondents had adequate budget compared to 41 percent of boards who felt cybersecurity budgets were adequate.
CISOs can change culture to turn a red flag into a green flag, writes Deb Radcliffe, an investigative journalist and analyst focused on computer crime and security, in a feature article for CSO. But knowing when and how to do so depends on various indicators.
Radcliffe’s article can help a CISO answer the frequently asked question: Should I stay or should I go?
“That’s also the name of a song by The Clash,” Morgan posted on LinkedIn. “Remember the lyrics – If you don’t want me, set me free. If you’ve got a good CISO, then Cybercrime Magazine suggests you pay them that way and invite them into the boardroom, Otherwise they’ll be gone when you need them the most.”
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