Cyber security leaders are accountable for safeguarding some of their organizations’ most valuable assets. Failure to prevent a data breach with significant financial or reputational damage is a fireable offense. A breach will most likely result in a firing if the enterprise can prove that the CISO was remiss in installing the latest patches or failed to update the organizations data environment. Covering up a breach suggests that the organization does not take its responsibilities seriously and is unwilling to properly protect its customers, employees, and partners.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3237797/6-missteps-that-could-cost-cisos-their-jobs.html