Top global CISOs are addressing rising cybersecurity threats by investing in next-generation technologies like SIEM, EDR, and XDR, as highlighted in a study by ThoughtLab and Elastic. The study, involving 1,200 organizations across 16 countries, underscores a resilience gap between leading organizations and others, urging the latter to accelerate improvements in their cybersecurity strategies. SIEM and IAM are projected to be top investment areas in the next two years, with cloud-native capabilities and advanced analytics becoming crucial for effective threat detection. The increased adoption of cloud technologies necessitates robust security measures, as misconfigurations are anticipated to become a leading cause of breaches. Advanced organizations are also focusing on security as a data challenge, enhancing continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, and data security practices. Despite a talent shortage, organizations are investing in upskilling their cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks like phishing and human error. CISOs are playing a more strategic role, emphasizing collaboration across the C-Suite to bolster security efforts.