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AI-driven threats push up CISO pay

A growing wave of AI-based cyberattacks is elevating the role of chief information security officers, extending their remit beyond security operations into executive decision-making. CNBC reported companies are asking CISOs to block external attacks while also controlling internal AI agents and managing data. Executives say workloads are surging as threats arrive faster and at greater scale. Recruiters say qualified candidates can command pay packages exceeding $1 million.