What’s on your security roadmap? Cybersecurity forecasting with a Fortune 500 CISO

In the second installment of a series exploring cybersecurity roadmaps for 2022, an anonymous Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) from a global data and technology provider outlines automation, hiring, and cloud tooling as top priorities to enhance their cybersecurity program. The CISO emphasizes the importance of automation to eliminate routine manual tasks, effectively monitor for threats, and maintain agility against adversaries, citing the 1/10/60 Minute Challenge as a benchmark for rapid response. Despite the competitive landscape for recruiting skilled security professionals, the company focuses on meaningful work to attract talent, highlighting its red team-first approach to simulate real-world attacks. Additionally, the CISO plans to replace legacy software with flexible, API-driven cloud tools to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, preferring best-of-breed solutions over comprehensive suites and prioritizing technical functionality and expertise over marketing allure.