CISOs should focus on storytelling, not just reporting. “This means connecting threat intelligence to business outcomes in clear, strategic terms.”
Boards, in turn, need to treat cyber resilience as a competitive advantage, not a line item. “The companies that close the cultural gap between security and strategy will be the ones that recover faster, and inspire greater investor confidence when incidents inevitably occur,” Bee says.
12. Deliver outcomes, not vibes
“In 2026, execution will matter more than experimentation,” says Gallagher.
In practice, he will be adopting a disciplined approach that emphasizes transparency, governance, and measurable outcomes across the security program. “Every initiative will be measured by its ability to tie spend to ROI and tangible risk reduction,” he tells CSO.
