CISO 2025 Concerns and Priorities Report

This research report outlines the challenges and priorities for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in financial institutions as they prepare for 2025. It highlights the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), which have become a significant concern for CISOs. The report details how customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions are gaining importance, with CISOs becoming key budget holders for these tools. It also discusses the top cyber concerns for both customer channels and corporate environments, including phishing attacks and the need for improved cloud security. The report emphasizes the necessity for CISOs to adapt their strategies in response to evolving threats and to prioritize investments in cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools. The methodology includes insights from a survey of CISOs and discussions throughout 2024, providing a directional indication of market conditions and trends that will shape cyber risk management in the upcoming year.