Voice of the CISO Report: Insights & Trends - Proofpoint

As the cyber threat landscape continues to shift, the role of the CISO grows more complex. Proofpoint’s Voice of the CISO 2025 report—based on insights from 1,600 CISOs worldwide—reveals a familiar theme with new urgency: people remain the greatest risk, even as GenAI and boardroom dynamics add new layers of pressure.  Discover how today’s CISOs are navigating risk, resilience, and rising expectations in an increasingly complex threat landscape. In the 2025 Voice of the CISO report you’ll learn:  Why confidence doesn't equal readiness — Explore the growing disconnect between perceived cybersecurity strength and actual preparedness among CISOs globally. Why the people problem persists — Understand why employee behaviour continues to outpace static controls as the top source of risk—even with increased awareness. How AI is reshaping threat dynamics — See how CISOs are responding to the double-edged nature of GenAI, balancing innovation with responsible governance. Why data loss is driving ransom readiness — Get insights into rising data loss incidents and why two-thirds of CISOs would consider paying to prevent leaks or restore systems. What’s fueling CISO burnout and boardroom misalignment — Learn how growing expectations, evolving roles, and waning executive alignment are impacting security leadership in 2025. Download the report now.  Focus Human Resilience & Security Awareness Published August 27, 2025 Type White Paper