CISOs Face Internal Conflicts More Damaging Than Cyberattacks

A recent survey found that approximately 70% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) believe internal conflicts, such as CISO-CEO tension and communication gaps, are more detrimental than the cyberattacks themselves. The Cytactic 2025 State of Cyber Incident Response Management Report highlights that unclear authority and unrehearsed scenarios significantly hinder breach response efforts, despite substantial investments in cybersecurity tools and talent.