What are your thoughts? It is my opinion that this story further supports the why CISOs do not need to report to the CIO or any other C-suite than the CEO/board.

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$93,000: The lowest national average salary for a security-related position in the U.S. in Robert Half Technology’s 2019 Salary Guide. We repeat: It’s the lowest. This is the 25th percentile average salary for a network security administrator. Robert Half says the 25th percentile (the lowest in its salary tables) “most often fits candidates who are newer to the role and still developing their skills.”

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