Live from Black Hat, what is the Current State of Security Executive Hiring? | SASIG
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Wednesday 5 August 2026, 3pm-4pm (BST)

The CISO market has shifted from a frantic tech frenzy into a calculated, board-driven calibration phase focused on business enablement. CEOs are replacing traditional corporate gatekeepers with engineering-oriented leaders, who can securely architect AI infrastructure and modern product stacks without crushing developer velocity.

This shift demands articulate practitioners capable of navigating strict personal liability, under modern regulatory frameworks, while seamlessly bridging high-level board strategy and tactical, hands-on logistics. Accordingly, the market is heavily prioritising candidates from high-consequence, fast-moving environments, who can command premium total compensation packages, while aligning with a strict corporate insistence on executive in-office presence in major regional tech hubs.

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Presented by

Michael Piacente (info), Managing Director and Cofounder, Hitch Partners

 

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