Insight No. 1 — The great CISO exodus: Why your top defenders are planning a silent escape

What happens when your most critical security minds are quietly planning their exit? With 53% of cyber leaders exploring new roles, the cybersecurity industry faces a silent attrition problem rooted in the very nature of the job. The struggle to quantify success when risk is mitigated, coupled with persistent burnout and role uncertainty, leaves many feeling undervalued and unheard. This situation calls for a fundamental re-evaluation of how organizations support and reward their security leadership.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by David Lindner, Director, Application Security. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/cybersecurity-insights-with-contrast-ciso-david-lindner-06/13/25