Matt Whale of FNZ Group outlines why short CISO tenure creates strategic and cultural risk, how leadership churn destabilizes security teams, and what organizations can do to maintain continuity during leadership transitions.
As security leaders face mounting regulatory pressure, incident fatigue and expanding accountability, the short tenure of the CISO role has become a structural risk. With average tenure now under two years, repeated leadership transitions disrupt strategy execution, weaken governance and place additional strain on security teams. Sustaining resilience becomes difficult when leadership changes faster than the strategies meant to guide it.
Matt Whale, Group Deputy CISO and Group Head of Information Security at FNZ Group, outlines why CISO turnover remains high and how its impact extends beyond the individual role. Drawing on first-hand experience stepping into leadership during transition, he addresses the emotional, cultural and operational consequences of churn.
In this session, Whale will also discuss:
- Why short CISO tenure undermines long-term security strategy and execution;
- How leadership transitions affect team cohesion, retention and control effectiveness;
- What succession planning and communication practices help reduce disruption.
Here is the course outline:
Navigating Uncertainty and Disruption in Security Leadership |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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CPE Credit Certificate |
