91% of CISOs Say AI Will Outperform Security Pros
Backing data points are presented in a graphic:
[Click on image for larger view.] Report Highlights (source: Bugcrowd).
CISO Myths Debunked
Along with the data points, Bugcrowd listed five myths about CISOs that were debunked by the survey:
- CISOs are opposed to ethical hacking: 73% of security leaders view ethical hacking in a favorable light, and 75% of them have actually engaged in it themselves.
- CISOs are mainly management professionals: 76% of CISOs have worked in three to 10 cybersecurity roles, and 82% of CISOs have either a bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity.
- Only large companies need CISOs: 20% of CISOs lead teams with fewer than 10 members, showing that even smaller teams benefit from the high-level strategizing of a CISO.
- CISOs are unprepared for AI: 95% of CISOs are already implementing AI-based defensive measures, namely crowdsourced testing, pen testing, and color teaming.
- CISOs all believe in the value of AI: 58% of CISOs believe that the risks of AI outweigh its potential benefits, while 42% believe in the potential of AI, indicating that there is no consensus on this issue.
The report is based on a survey of 209 security leaders with titles including CISO, CIO, CTO, head of security or VP of security. The survey was commissioned by Bugcrowd and conducted by Quest Mindshare, with respondents from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa who were all fully employed at organizations of varying sizes.
The full report can be accessed here on the Bugcrowd site (registration required).
About the Author
David Ramel is an editor and writer at Converge 360.