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Evolving technology leadership priorities

Overview

Reports from late 2026 indicate shifting strategic focuses for technology leaders. A ManpowerGroup study of nearly 2,000 CIOs shows a widening gap between business executives and technology strategy, with 61% of CIOs reporting that administrations do not fully understand their technical requirements. Aligning technological strategy with corporate objectives has become the primary priority for 48% of CIOs, surpassing cybersecurity.

Simultaneously, research from CESIN highlights a transforming role for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The findings suggest cybersecurity has expanded beyond protecting information systems to include complex decision-making across business lines, suppliers, and executive management. Key emerging priorities for these roles include generative AI integration, post-quantum security, and regulatory compliance.

Entities

Experis · Fabrice Bru · CESIN · ManpowerGroup · McKinsey

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    CESIN report highlights evolving priorities for Chief Information Security Officers

    A CESIN report on CISO trends for early 2026 shows the role is expanding to manage AI governance, regulatory compliance, and digital supplier dependencies.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    CIOs report growing gap between business leadership and technology strategy

    The Experis 2026 CIO Outlook reveals that 61% of CIOs feel their administrations lack understanding of technical roles, as strategic alignment becomes a top priority over cybersecurity.

Sources

dn.pt · globalsecuritymag.com · globalsecuritymag.fr · observador.pt