distribution · May 16, 2026
2026 CISO Report from Cybersecurity Ventures and Sophos Estimates 35,000 Global CISOs
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Cybersecurity Ventures published the 2026 CISO Report in partnership with Sophos on May 14, 2026. The report states there are approximately 35,000 full-time CISOs worldwide serving roughly 359 million businesses. Average CISO salaries range from $250,000 to $400,000 per year according to the report. Sophos sponsored the 2026 CISO Report released by Cybersecurity Ventures.
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