How the CISO's Role Changed After the CrowdStrike Outage

In rapidly evolving digital landscape, the responsibilities of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) have grown more complex, especially following major security incidents like the global CrowdStrike outage. This critical event, which impacted 8.5 million Windows machines, left lasting effects on how CISOs approach their roles. From increased scrutiny on patching processes to heightened concerns over business continuity, the demands on security leaders have dramatically shifted. This report, prepared by The Cyber Express, explores how this global outage transformed the CISO role, bringing new challenges and reshaping the future of cybersecurity leadership.

Download our report to learn how a global outage has forever changed the way CISOs operate today.