Annual CSO Survey 2026
How corporate security leaders are responding to a changing risk landscape
The 2026 Annual CSO Survey offers a direct view into how CSOs see the profession changing: the risks keeping them up at night, the investments shaping their programs, and the ways they are adapting their operating models. Drawing on research with 118 CSOs, conducted by The Clarity Factory and sponsored by Ontic, the report helps you understand how your peers are responding and where corporate security is headed next.
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Highlights
Download the report to explore the findings shaping corporate security in 2026, including:
The changing role of the CSO
How security leaders are evolving from risk owners to enterprise integrators.
What keeps CSOs up at night
Why CSOs see geopolitical risk, armed conflict, and other threats reshaping priorities.
Where investment is headed
How CSOs are directing budget, headcount, and AI investment across their programs.