Contribute to the 2025 Cybersecurity Leadership & Compensation Survey
The cybersecurity landscape is changing fast.
CISOs are reporting to boards more often, juggling expanded mandates, and shaping strategy beyond traditional security.
Meanwhile, managers and practitioners are driving resilience on the frontlines.
But resources, recognition, and compensation haven’t always kept pace.
That’s why we’re inviting leaders and professionals at all levels to share their experience.
This is more than a salary survey. It’s the only global benchmark capturing both executive and practitioner perspectives — a 360° pulse check on the realities of cybersecurity leadership in 2025.
Complete the survey and receive a $500 USD discount on the Cyber Leadership Career Bundle (valued at $2,999 USD)
Valid for 3 months from the date you receive your code. Available only to verified survey completers
Survey closes on November 31, 2025
Contribute to the 2025 Cybersecurity Leadership & Compensation Survey
The cybersecurity landscape is changing fast.
CISOs are reporting to boards more often, juggling expanded mandates, and shaping strategy beyond traditional security.
Meanwhile, managers and practitioners are driving resilience on the frontlines.
But resources, recognition, and compensation haven’t always kept pace.
That’s why we’re inviting leaders and professionals at all levels to share their experience.
This is more than a salary survey. It’s the only global benchmark capturing both executive and practitioner perspectives — a 360° pulse check on the realities of cybersecurity leadership in 2025.
Complete the survey and receive a $500 USD discount on the Cyber Leadership Career Bundle (valued at $2,999 USD)
Valid for 3 months from the date you receive your code. Available only to verified survey completers
What You’ll Get From the 2025 Data analysis and report:
Real-World
Compensation Insights
Access market-validated data on CISO and security leadership pay. Compare your salary, equity, and bonuses with peers to stay competitive.
Security Budget
Benchmarks
See how your budget stacks up across industries and use the data to secure the resources your program needs.
Team Structure
& Staffing Trends
Explore market insights to guide your hiring plans and organisational design for key security roles.
Leadership
& Board Engagement
(New for 2025)
Understand how often CISOs interact with the C-suite and boards and how your visibility compares.
Career Path
Intelligence
(New for 2025)
Discover where CISOs are headed next, from targeted roles to planned career moves.
The cyber threats are escalating. Expectations are rising. Budgets remain tight.
Your voice matters. Help shape the future of cybersecurity leadership.
All responses are confidential
Respondents receive exclusive early access to the final report