39% of cybersecurity professionals cite leadership commitment as the top driver of job satisfaction, above compensation and technology investment.

Appointments of CISOs fell from 76% to 63% in a single year.

26% of cases in retail saw leadership teams replaced as a result of data encryption in 2025

8% of the security staff budget for Fortune 500 organizations with 50+ security FTEs is allocated to Leadership & strategic roles.

21% said the chief privacy officer was primarily accountable for privacy.