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Executives say cybersecurity has outgrown the IT department

Executives say cybersecurity has outgrown the IT department Cybersecurity has moved from a technical problem to a boardroom concern tied to survival. A global Rimini Street study of senior executives shows security risk shaping decisions on technology, talent, and long term planning across industries that keep economies running. Cyber risk tops the threat list Security threats rank as the most pressing external risk facing organizations. 54% of respondents list cybersecurity threats as their top concern, ahead of supply chain disruption, regulatory shifts, and economic downturns. This view holds steady across regions and industries, indicating that security exposure is treated as a shared business condition. Financial services leaders place regulatory change and cybersecurity at the top…

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Dec 30, 2025
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