Traditionally, CISOs have borne the brunt of blame for cyber events that affect an organization. Today’s CISO faces an opportunity to be hailed as a hero, rather than condemned as a villain, in the aftermath of a cyberattack. CISOs are uniquely capable of gauging cyber-risk and how to reduce it. Having responsibility without budget or authority is a recipe for failure at a critical time. The board and senior leadership recognize that no solution for cyber threats is perfect, and an increase in attack frequency means that eventually one will succeed.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/careers-and-people/from-zero-to-hero-ciso-edition