The Evolution of CISOs and Security Ratings

The piece discusses how security ratings have matured (e.g., reduced false positives and industry-specific models), the increasing strategic and regulatory pressures on CISOs, and the growing impact of third-party and supply-chain risk. It urges data-driven cybersecurity guided by frameworks like NIST CSF and positions standardized security ratings as a common language for boards and security leaders, aligning with initiatives like the White House National Cyber Strategy.