Chief Information Security Officer Community

Chief Information Security Officer Community

The World Economic Forum’s CISO community is a global network for senior-most cybersecurity executives.

A platform for senior cybersecurity leaders to connect, lead and elevate cybersecurity for a safer digital future

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the role of CISOs has evolved beyond technical oversight to encompass strategic leadership and cross-industry collaboration.

This community provides a peer level environment for cyber leaders to address shared challenges, drive innovation and promote cybersecurity.

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Members

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Countries

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Industries

The objectives of the community 

By exploring critical trends, emerging threats, and strategic solutions, the community is fostering meaningful dialogue and helping elevate cybersecurity globally to ensure a safer digital future.

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Provide a peer-level support network

Be part of a cross-regional and cross-industry support group of CISOs from leading organisations to gain insights and share major concerns.


Share best practices and experiences 

Provide thought leadership on pressing cybersecurity issues and contribute to shaping global cybersecurity solutions.

Elevate cybersecurity as a strategic priority

Directly contribute to the Centre’s flagship report and shaping the key cyber topics discussed at the Annual Meeting in Davos.


Gain insights from diverse communities

Engage in interactive discussions on topical issues with other communities from the Forum, including the Centre for Cybersecurity initiatives, CxO communities and public sector stakeholders.

Read more about the Chief Information Security Officers' role

As a key voice in the Centre for Cybersecurity, the CISO community plays a leading role in shaping thought leadership through its contributions to the annual flagship report, the Global Cybersecurity Outlook, and other Centre publications.

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025

The report underlines the complexity of the cybersecurity landscape, which is intensified by geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies, supply chain interdependencies and cybercrime sophistication.

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024

The report puts a spotlight on the widening cyber inequity and the profound impact of emerging technologies.

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023

The report highlights a shift toward greater alignment between how cyber and business leaders perceive key cybersecurity challenges related to geopolitics, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.

Centre for Cybersecurity 

The Chief Information Security Officers community is part of the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity. The Centre provides an independent and impartial platform to reinforce the importance of cybersecurity as a strategic imperative and drive global public-private action to address systemic cybersecurity challenges.

Chief Information Security Officer Community

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