Cyber at the Top: The New Priorities in Information Security
Hugh Thompson ● April 01, 2026
The role of an Information Security leader used to be primarily concerned with protecting the confidentiality of information. It’s clear from the title Chief Information Security Officer that our priorities have been protecting the security of information. But a shift is occurring. As our world becomes more digitalized and interconnected, there are new priorities in Information Security. Integrity and availability of data and systems are becoming just as important—and at times even more important—than their confidentiality.