INFOGRAPHIC divergence in priorities . While 94 % of CIOs express satisfaction with CISO functions , there is an evident need for better collaboration to align IT and security priorities , particularly around business resilience and digital initiatives .
A significant focus on modernising IT to meet new security challenges is evident , with 65 % of organisations planning to allocate 1 – 9 % of their IT , security budgets to generative AI in the next 18 months . This investment reflects the critical role of CISOs in steering IT modernisation to achieve better business outcomes and highlights the importance of environmental sustainability in these efforts .
Despite economic concerns , the survey reveals that organisations remain in growth mode , focusing on significant and fast growth through digital initiatives . This indicates a pivotal shift for security teams from a fear-based approach to adopting a growth mindset that enables digital initiatives and business expansion . p
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