{"id":221597,"date":"2026-05-28T06:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/cybersecurity-staff-prefer-cisos-with-real-attack-response-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T06:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:10:20","slug":"cybersecurity-staff-prefer-cisos-with-real-attack-response-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/cybersecurity-staff-prefer-cisos-with-real-attack-response-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Staff Prefer CISOs With Real Attack Response Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity Staff Prefer CISOs With Real Attack Response Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.infosecurity-magazine.com\/news\/infosecurity-europe-isc2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-28 06:01:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.infosecurity-magazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Author: <\/a><\/p>\n

Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Most cybersecurity professionals have higher confidence in CISOs if they have experienced a major cyber-attack or cybersecurity incident, an industry poll has revealed.<\/p>\n

Published by cybersecurity certification body ISC2, the research asked 796 people working in cybersecurity for their views about their cybersecurity leadership.<\/p>\n

Over three quarters of those agreed that a cybersecurity leader\u2019s credibility is enhanced if they have already been in charge during a real, high-profile security incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Overall, 35% said they \u201cstrongly agree\u201d and a further 41% said they \u201csomewhat agree.\u201d Under one in ten said they didn\u2019t agree.<\/p>\n

The outcome or potential blame around the previous cyber incident does not seem to play a role in the trust in the cybersecurity leader, only that the experience they had during the incident mattered.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeading through a major cybersecurity incident can build credibility because it gives leaders practical experience, perspective and the ability to stay composed under pressure,\u201d Scott Beale, CEO of ISC2 told Infosecurity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese findings suggest cybersecurity professionals value leaders who can apply those lessons to make better decisions, communicate with clarity and strengthen resilience across the organization,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

What Good Cybersecurity Leadership Looks Like<\/p>\n

When asked whether technical hands-on experience or strategic and executive leadership experience were more valuable in a cybersecurity leader, the majority of respondents (71%) said that it was important for them to have both.<\/p>\n

However, of those who preferred one over the other, 18% said that cybersecurity leaders should have strong strategic and executive leadership experience.<\/p>\n

Read more: Five Critical Skills for the Modern Day CISO<\/p>\n

Many commented that strong leadership traits such as the ability to drive teams through high-stress situations, business acumen and the ability to articulate complex ideas and technologies in simple business-oriented terms were essential for the role.<\/p>\n

Just 11% said extensive hands-on technical or incident response was the most important attribute.<\/p>\n

According to ISC2, four practices were particularly important to respondents:<\/p>\n

\tCommunicating With Clarity and Honesty: Be transparent about risks, priorities and challenges. Teams and executives are more likely to trust leaders who provide realistic assessments rather than overly optimistic narratives
\n\tLeading With Consistency During Uncertainty: \u00a0In high-pressure incidents or periods of change, calm and consistent decision-making reinforces confidence and demonstrates leadership maturity
\n\tBuilding Relationships Beyond the Security Function: Strong cybersecurity leaders invest time in understanding business objectives and collaborating across departments, helping position security as an enabler rather than a blocker
\n\tEmpowering and Developing Teams: Trust grows when leaders create environments where teams feel supported, heard and accountable. Investing in professional growth and recognizing contributions strengthens both morale and organizational resilience<\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, the most successful cybersecurity leaders are not simply those who protect systems and data, but those who create trust in their leadership when it matters most,\u201d the report concluded. <\/p>\n

The ISC2 London Chapter will be part of Community@Infosec during Infosecurity Europe 2026. You will also be able to find ISC2 at Infosecurity Europe Booth #F159.<\/p>\n

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