Chief information security officer salaries skyrocket as high as $420,000, survey finds

The demand for chief information security officers (CISOs) in the US is increasing, leading to higher salaries for these executives. The average compensation for CISOs starts at $136,000 and can go up to $345,000. The top salaries vary by location, with San Francisco having the highest at $421,000. The most common job titles for CISOs include CISO, director of information security, director of information technology, and director of information technology security. The most pressing issues for CISOs today include advanced persistent threats, cloud and application security, and malware like ransomware.