Jeff Pollard, VP and Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jess Byrne, Principal Analyst, dive into the evolving CISO role. They discuss the mounting pressures and personal liabilities CISOs face, emphasizing the need for self-preservation strategies. The conversation explores emerging roles like Business Information Security Officers and highlights the importance of compliance and customer engagement. They also address the gender and diversity gaps within the CISO position, stressing the need for representation at the executive level as the landscape of security leadership transforms.