March Highlights: CISO Burnout, ISO Insights & SIEM Struggles

Welcome to the March edition of CISO Platform Highlights – your quick snapshot of the most insightful content, expert conversations, and community updates from the world of cybersecurity leadership.

This month, we explored one of the industry's most pressing issues – CISO burnout – and shared expert takes, practical strategies, and community knowledge to help you stay resilient and ahead of the curve. Plus, nominations for CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards USA 2025 are now open!

 


 

 

Fireside Chat You Can’t Miss

The Challenge Of CISO Burnout – Impacts & Strategic Mitigation Tactics

A powerful discussion featuring:

  • Bikash Barai – Co-Founder, FireCompass

  • Daniel Chechik – CISO, Walkme

  • Andy Ellis – CISO, Orca Security

  • Michael Seaman – VP IT, Skopos Financial

  • Gary Bronson – CIO, Fortium Partners

These top voices explored the growing mental health crisis among security leaders, its impact on organizations, and how strategic mitigation can make a real difference.

 

>>Read the Executive Summary 

 


 

 

Featured Reads from the Community

1) The Cost of ISO 27001 Compliance: Is It Worth It? | By Ray Parker

13533644870?profile=RESIZE_710x

A practical breakdown of the financial and operational aspects of achieving ISO 27001 certification. The piece dives deep into costs, benefits, and ROI for organizations looking to boost compliance and trust.

>>Read More

 

 

2) 15+ Years of Loading Threat Intel into SIEM: Why Does This Still Suck? | By Anton Chuvakin

13533645476?profile=RESIZE_710x
A refreshingly honest take on the long-standing struggle of integrating threat intelligence into SIEMs. Anton explores what’s broken—and what still has potential.

>>Read More

 


 

 

Call for Nominations: CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards (USA) | In Association With EC Council

We’re thrilled to open up nominations for the CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards – USA Edition. Know someone who’s leading the charge in cybersecurity? Or think you should be recognized? 

Date: 1st & 2nd October 2025
Venue: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

>>Nominate Yourself or a Peer 

 

Access Guide: CISO Platform Top 100 Awards & Annual Conference – India + Middle East

The February 21st edition of our India + Middle East Awards & Conference was a resounding success! Check out the Master Guide to relive the highlights, insights, and moments that mattered. 

>>Access the Guide

 


 

 

Join Our Community

At CISO Platform, our mission is to deliver high-quality insights and create meaningful connections among senior cybersecurity professionals. With a global network of 6,500+ CISOs and InfoSec leaders, you’ll always find ideas, answers, and allies here. 

Want to contribute your insights? Share a blog on CISOPlatform.com and help others make smarter security decisions.

13534848078?profile=RESIZE_710x

Sign Up

Votes: 0
E-mail me when people leave their comments –

Community Manager, CISO Platform

You need to be a member of CISO Platform to add comments!

Join CISO Platform

Join The Community Discussion

CISO Platform

A global community of 5K+ Senior IT Security executives and 40K+ subscribers with the vision of meaningful collaboration, knowledge, and intelligence sharing to fight the growing cyber security threats.

Join CISO Community Share Your Knowledge (Post A Blog)
 

 

 

CISO Platform Talks : Security FireSide Chat With A Top CISO or equivalent (bi-monthly)

  • Description:

    CISO Platform Talks: Security Fireside Chat With a Top CISO

    Join us for the CISOPlatform Fireside Chat, a power-packed 30-minute virtual conversation where we bring together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity to share strategic insights, real-world experiences, and emerging trends. This exclusive monthly session is designed for senior cybersecurity leaders looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

    We’ve had the privilege of…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, fireside chat

CISO Meetup at BlackHat Las Vegas 2025

  • Description:

    We are excited to welcome you to the CISO Meetup during BlackHat USA 2025 in Las Vegas! Join us for an exclusive networking, meaningful conversations, and community building with top CISOs and cybersecurity leaders from around the globe. 

    Meetup Details:

    Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas …

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, black hat, black hat 2025, black hat usa

6 City Playbook Round Table Series (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata)

  • Description:

    Join us for an exclusive 6-city roundtable series across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. Curated for top cybersecurity leaders, this series will spotlight proven strategies, real-world insights, and impactful playbooks from the industry’s best.

    Network with peers, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping the Top 100 Security Playbooks of the year.

    Date : Sept 2025 - Oct 2025

    Venue: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune,…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee