product · May 15, 2026
Sophos Posts 2026 CISO Report on Global Leadership Shortage in Cybersecurity
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Sophos and Cybersecurity Ventures released the 2026 CISO Report on May 14, 2026, highlighting the scarcity of cybersecurity leaders for small businesses. The report notes that average cyberattack costs exceed $250,000 for SMBs, matching entry-level CISO salaries of $250,000 annually. Nearly half of reported cyber incidents target smaller firms lacking dedicated security executives. Virtual and fractional CISO models offer on-demand expertise at lower costs than full-time positions averaging $400,000. Global cybercrime costs reached $10.5 trillion in 2025, per the report dated May 14, 2026.
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