Elevating Cybersecurity 2025
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Foreword
Executive summary
Introduction
1 The complexity surrounding the CISO role
1.1 The intricate landscape in which the CISO operates
1.2 The diversity of the CISO role
2 Recommendations for CISOs and top leadership
2.1 The evolving responsibilities of the CISO
2.2 What can CISOs do to make the case for cybersecurity
as a business imperative?
2.3 What can boards do to empower CISOs?
Conclusion
Contributors
Acknowledgements
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