Our exclusive survey shows organizations wrestling with operational risk and trying to manage it strategically. But mixed results indicate there's plenty of work ahead. More budget? Perhaps a little. More attention from senior management? Yes, a bit. Better results? That’s not so clear.Our 2011 State of the CSO survey finds some encouraging signs, continuing the progress of recent years in the development and maturation of the security function. You’ll also find a few caveats – one step forward, half a step back. Companies aren’t retrenching from enterprise risk management efforts, but neither do we see the same rapid expansion of those efforts, at least in terms of the raw number of companies trying the ERM approach. Application of conventional financial metrics to the security organization remains flat – and relatively low, at that. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe