IDC PeerScape: CISO Practices to Enhance Capabilities and Increase Influence Beyond Security

The IDC PeerScape maps three horizons that CISOs can use to navigate their career. Acknowledging the limitations of the traditional CISO role is the first step, followed by identifying key allies within the organization, and ultimately reaching the board as a full contributing member. Through this three-horizon framework, CISOs can enhance their career prospects while benefiting the organization with their broad perspective and risk-aware credentials."CISOs are a talented group but they often feel constrained by the perceptions of the role and the day-to-day firefighting mode that many experience," said Duncan Brown, group vice president, IDC. "Our three-horizon model for CISOs encourages security leaders to think more broadly and holistically about their role, which creates more career opportunities and benefits the wider organization in the process."