As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the responsibilities of the CISO are evolving. Despite rising confidence, many leaders still feel unprepared for a major attack. People remain the top cybersecurity risk, now intensified by AI disruption and mounting boardroom expectations, according to the latest findings from Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO Report. During a recent program, a panel of CISOs from Air New Zealand, Cox Enterprises, Proofpoint, SLB, Solventum, Surescripts and Zurich American Insurance Company discussed key takeaways from the report, including managing insider risk, challenges of AI and executive pressure. This article distills their insights. See “Challenges, Risks and Future of the CISO Role” (Jul. 31, 2024).