MARTIN ROSKELLY
CYBERSECURITY
different industries across cloud and cyber as well as the involvement of governments to share knowledge and deal with threats efficiently .”
CISOs set to face expanded responsibilities The role of Chief Information Security Officers continues to evolve beyond traditional security oversight . With cybercrime costs predicted to reach US $ 10.5tn annually in 2025 , CISOs are increasingly required to align security strategy with broader business objectives .
This shift comes as Gartner forecasts that by 2026 , over 50 % of C-Suite executives will have cybersecurity performance requirements in their contracts . The change reflects growing board-level focus on security risks .
The transformation represents a significant departure from previous organisational structures , where CISOs operated in isolation from other business functions . Today , these executives serve as bridges between technical teams and board-level decision makers , responsible for maintaining cybersecurity resilience across the enterprise .
New regulatory requirements , including updated Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines in the United States , are adding complexity to the CISO role . These changes demand increased reporting and compliance oversight .
“ Balancing daily security operational demands with heftier reporting requirements will be an added burden ,” says Ravi .
MARTIN ROSKELLY
TITLE : PRODUCT MANAGER , SECURITY
COMPANY : SOFTWAREONE
INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
Security product specialist focused on AI implementation , employee training programs and enterprise security solutions . Develops security products for global software management consultancy .
“ CISOs will need to think strategically in order to collaborate effectively with business leaders ; while ensuring they have invested in the best detection and response capabilities to keep pace with threats . 2025 will see CISOs work even more strategically , to ensure their time , investments and effort are keeping pace with endless developments .”
Employee training critical as AI adoption accelerates The widespread adoption of generative AI – AI systems that can create content – has created new security challenges as employees adopt unauthorised AI tools .
228 February 2025