security budgets

54% of cyber leaders say budget constraints are a top challenge

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54% of cyber leaders say budget constraints are a top challenge

Fortra has published its 2025 State of Cybersecurity survey, revealing insights into the biggest threats on cyber experts’ radars. More than 400 cybersecurity experts across industries were surveyed, including those from the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand.  Over the next six months, respondents predict the top cyber threats will be:  Phishing (81%) Ransomware and malware (76%) Unintentional data loss (63%) Social engineering (55%)  Third-party…

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Minimizing CISO personal liability through end of year budgeting

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Minimizing CISO personal liability through end of year budgeting

As the end of 2024 quickly approaches and companies are scrambling to finalize fiscal year 2025 budgets, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are tasked with balancing ever increasing cyber risks with limited budgets, all while facing potentially crippling personal liability if they fail to strike the right balance and a breach occurs. To minimize the potential risks to their organizations and their own personal well-being, there are a number of steps CISOs should consider taking…

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Balancing cost and protection: Budgeting physical security programs

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Balancing cost and protection: Budgeting physical security programs

Budgeting for physical security programs is a strategic balancing act between maximizing the safety of people and assets while keeping costs down and ensuring a good ROI on the program’s budget spend. As security program leaders, the role that budgeting plays is crucial to the success of the organization, providing both short- and long-term goals for not only operational investments, but capital investments that will move the needle for the security team. On the surface,…

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New research shows 12% of CISOs faced budget declines in 2024

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New research shows 12% of CISOs faced budget declines in 2024

Research from IANS Research and Artico Search reveals the impact the global economy is having on security budgets. The research includes a survey of more than 750 CISOs from April to August 2024.  The average budget growth has increased from 6% in 2023 to 8% in 2024. However, this rise is smaller than in previous years, as 2021 saw a growth rate of 16% and 2022 saw one of 17%. Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of CISOs report a higher…

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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

Without a doubt, any C-level executive title comes at a personal cost — sleepless nights, countless questions and loads of responsibilities. That said, I believe today’s role of the CISO is accompanied by enormous pressures. Consequently, the way the role is currently structured does not set the CISO, nor the organization, up for success.  In speaking with my peers across the industry, I realize that we’re at a pivotal time for CISOs. Since its creation…

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The top security threats leaders must prepare for in 2023

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The top security threats leaders must prepare for in 2023

The top security threats leaders must prepare for in 2023 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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The hidden costs of alarm systems (and how to avoid them)

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The hidden costs of alarm systems (and how to avoid them)

The hidden costs of alarm systems (and how to avoid them) | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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How to protect cybersecurity budgets

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How to protect cybersecurity budgets

How to protect cybersecurity budgets | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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4 security risk management tips for small to medium-sized organizations

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4 security risk management tips for small to medium-sized organizations

4 security risk management tips for small to medium-sized organizations | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget

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Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget

<!– Security at scale: Growing a security program regardless of headcount, size or budget | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy…

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