ISC2 Study: Cybersecurity Staff Value CISOs with Incident Response Experience (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 76% of professionals say CISO credibility increased by incident response experience.
• 71% want CISOs with both technical and strategic skills.
• Survey of 796 professionals presented at Infosecurity Europe 2026.

"An ISC2 survey of 796 cybersecurity professionals found that 76% believe a CISO's credibility is enhanced by having experienced a major security incident. 71% value both technical and strategic leadership skills equally. Only 11% prioritize hands-on technical experience alone. The survey was presented at Infosecurity Europe 2026."