The CISO Gap: Why Every Business Needs Cybersecurity Leadership

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2 min readKey summary
Cybercrime costs are projected to reach $12.2 trillion annually by 2031, prompting calls for stronger leadership.
Many small and mid-sized businesses lack CISOs, leaving them exposed to AI-driven attacks and costly threats.
vCISOs, MSSPs, and affordable security measures offer practical options for SMBs to improve defenses without hiring full-time executives.


