Cyber Ethos

The Hidden Reason Your Best CISOs Candidates Say No

When a board tells me they can’t find a CISO, they’re revealing something unintended. 75% of Australian CISOs face excessive expectations. 68% witnessed burnout this year. When candidates see boards treating cyber as compliance and CISOs as liability absorbers, they decline. What boards read as talent shortage is often the market’s verdict on the role … Read more

Warning: Your Cybersecurity Investments May Be Creating New Vulnerabilities

Your cybersecurity investments may be creating new vulnerabilities,and most boards never see it coming. Here’s a pattern I’ve watched play out across boardrooms for years. You’ll recognise it instantly. A board approves a significant cyber budget increase. Usually after a near-miss. Or a breach in their sector that made headlines. The money flows. Compliance boxes … Read more