The Ascent
The Ascent
CISO · Chief Information Security Officer
CISO → CEO Readiness Audit
“Board demand for cybersecurity expertise in the C-suite has grown 250% since 2020 — yet fewer than 2% of CISOs are considered for CEO roles.”
— NACD Director Survey on Cyber Risk, 2023
CISOs possess rare expertise in enterprise risk, regulatory governance, and crisis management. The CEO path requires broadening from security to enterprise value creation.
Average path: 7–10 years from CISO to CEO · Emerging — growing in regulated and data-intensive sectors
Takes 3 minutes · 10 dimensions · Personalised gap analysis
01Cybersecurity Strategy &
02Regulatory Compliance &
03Board & Audit
04Commercial Acumen &
05Technology Architecture Beyond
06Talent Architecture &
07Crisis Communication &
08Innovation & Digital
09External Visibility &
10Personal Operating System