The executive search and consulting firm conducted research on CISOs at the top 100 health systems and a targeted survey of 50 healthcare industry CISOs to garner insights about hiring trends, budgets and leadership.
Here are six findings from the report:
- There is a trend emerging in the recruitment of CISOs, with 52% of recently appointed CISOs having previously held a similar position. This suggests a preference for attracting experienced leaders, the availability of a more seasoned talent pool, and an inclination toward a low-risk approach.
- More than half of healthcare CISOs currently fall within the base salary range of $301,000 and above.
- Sixty-one percent of CISOs express a preference for remote work.
- Seventy-one percent of CISOs said they report to their organization’s CIO.
- Sixty-percent of CISOs say their biggest challenge is recruitment, while almost 50% indicate facing challenges related to talent retention.
- The majority of CISOs at health systems, 74%, manage teams comprising more than 10 full-time employees.
