European CISOs report weakening board support for human cyber risk defenses amid AI-based social engineering
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Over 200 CISOs across Europe reported a widening gap between board understanding and human-risk defenses, increasing exposure to AI-based social engineering and employee data-sharing mistakes. 78% said executives do not fully understand cybersecurity risks, and 79% said support for security-awareness efforts fades over time. 40% also feared employees are sharing sensitive information with generative AI platforms, raising the risk of data loss and privacy violations.
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09.07.2026 15:00 2 articles · 9h ago
MetaCompliance survey finds European CISOs see fading executive support for human cyber risk defenses
Initial DisclosureThe July 9 MetaCompliance survey of more than 200 CISOs across Europe found that 78% said C-level executives do not fully understand cybersecurity risks tied to employee behavior, 79% said support for security awareness initiatives fades over time, and 40% feared employees are sharing sensitive information with generative AI platforms. Respondents linked weaker leadership alignment to greater exposure to phishing, AI-based social engineering, data loss, and privacy violations.
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- 75% CISOs Fear Executives Don’t Understand Cybersecurity Risks Employees Face — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 09.07.2026 15:00
- 75% CISOs Fear Executives Don’t Understand Cybersecurity Risks Employees Face — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 09.07.2026 15:00