07 Oct Is The CISO Chair Becoming A Revolving Door?
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2025
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CISO tenures average just 18 to 26 months, compared with nearly five years for the broader C-suite, according to the last CISO Workforce and Headcount Report from Cybersecurity Ventures. In a profession where the stakes are sky-high and the fallout from a single mistake can be career-defining, it raises a critical question: Are CISOs leaving faster than ever before, and why?
A BlackFog survey revealed that 70 percent of CISOs said that hearing stories of CISOs being held personally liable for cybersecurity incidents has negatively affected their opinion of the role.
Across the board, CISOs face relentless responsibility, exposure to risk, and the sense that no amount of preparation can fully shield against blame. For some, that’s enough reason to walk away. For others, it’s fuel to take on the next challenge.
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