CISOs in financial services face mounting challenges as they prioritize defending against new attacks, securing APIs, managing digital identities, and strengthening workforce security. Workforce identity remains the top concern for the second year, driven by remote work and rising cyber threats. Cloud security, CIAM, and API protection also demand sustained investment and external expertise. Additionally, CISOs are focusing more on third-party risk management, GRC, and improving ransomware and data loss protection. While insurers and financial institutions differ in regulatory pressure, their cybersecurity priorities are increasingly aligned.

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