CISOs face mounting pressure as AI and hybrid cloud expand complexity, creating gaps in visibility, data quality, and tool integration. Nearly all admit making compromises, while breach rates and AI-driven threats escalate. Public cloud is now seen as the riskiest environment, with many considering moving workloads back to private clouds. Success depends on deep observability—gaining clean, integrated data to secure AI traffic and improve detection. Yet CISOs struggle with budget control and board alignment, even as accountability grows. To lead effectively, they must recalibrate risk, secure AI deployments, and make visibility the foundation of defense.

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