The market for information security talent is highly competitive. In these circumstances, it is typically less costly and less disruptive to retain existing talent, rather than having to recruit a new head of information security.
In this report, written for those who manage security leaders – directly or indirectly – we present findings from the 2020 budget and compensation study for Chief Information and Security Officers (CISOs) carried out by IANS in partnership with Caldwell’s Cyber Security Practice.
Download our latest report for insights and answers to the following questions:
- How likely is it that our organization’s CISO is considering a job change?
- What are the key drivers of CISO job satisfaction?
- Is the CISO compensation aligned with the broader market?
- What changes should I be considering to ensure my CISO is engaged and satisfied?

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