As a CISO, what are the top 3 tasks that take up the most of your time in an average week?
Security operations58%
Writing policies56%
Vendor management50%
Business strategy35%
Other (comment below)2%
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Security operations58%
Writing policies56%
Vendor management50%
Business strategy35%
Other (comment below)2%
Agentic AI39%
AI Governance Platforms40%
Disinformation Security24%
Post-Quantum Cryptography24%
Ambient Invisible Intelligence18%
Energy-Efficient Computing20%
Hybrid Computing27%
Spatial Computing10%
Polyfunctional Robots3%
Neurological Enhancement2%
Yes, this is a good move for both the business and employees to recharge.26%
Yes, but vacation time could have been offered through a less disruptive model.47%
No, we can't afford to lose that many consecutive operating days.23%
Other (please share below)2%
No selling.
No recruiting.
No self promotion.
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