Report by Chartered Institute of Information Security

Where does the buck stop with security regulation?

5 FINDINGSPublished Aug 19, 2025
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Key Findings

91% of the security profession believe ultimate responsibility for security lies with the board.

Chartered Institute of Information SecurityWhere does the buck stop with security regulation? ·Aug 19, 2025
Responsibility

Only 31% believe ultimate responsibility for security lies with security managers or CISOs.

Chartered Institute of Information SecurityWhere does the buck stop with security regulation? ·Aug 19, 2025
Responsibility

69% of security professionals think current laws are still not strict enough.

Chartered Institute of Information SecurityWhere does the buck stop with security regulation? ·Aug 19, 2025
RegulationLaws

56% say senior management should face consequences such as sanctions, prosecutions, or fines for serious cyber incidents.

Chartered Institute of Information SecurityWhere does the buck stop with security regulation? ·Aug 19, 2025
Responsibility

Only 34% believe the specific employee who breached policy should be held responsible for serious cyber incidents.

Chartered Institute of Information SecurityWhere does the buck stop with security regulation? ·Aug 19, 2025
Responsibility