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Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Christian Timbers: Cybersecurity Executive Pay Up 4.3% in 2025
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Christian & Timbers, the first tech executive search firm, announced the release of a proprietary study today entitled: 'Navigating the Cybersecurity Talent Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of C-Suite Compensation Trends in 2025.' It can be accessed at LINK. The study reveals that cybersecurity executive compensation climbed by 4.3% in 2025 as talent competition intensified, reflecting growing demand for leaders who can navigate both technological disruption and revenue challenges. Based on data collected from approximately 100 venture-backed and 75 private equity-backed privately held cybersecurity companies and over 300 executives, the study analyzes compensation for CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CTOs, CPOs, CPTOs, and CAIOs. It compares variations in compensation by company size and funding stage, ranging from Series A startups to established enterprises valued between $500 million and $1 billion. Jeff Christian, CEO of Christian & Timbers, says, 'There is a war for talent as the world continues to digitize and cyber threats escalate. Attracting and retaining top executive leadership is a core strategic priority. This study provides a detailed breakdown of compensation patterns that helps boards and investors make more informed hiring decisions.' He added, 'Having just returned from RSA, the buzz was all about AI. CEOs and investors are elevating the importance of AI expertise and seeking a new breed of CROs who can scale quickly and provide strategic direction for revenue acceleration while leveraging AI.' The study reveals that cybersecurity executive compensation climbed by 4.3% in 2025 as talent competition intensified, reflecting growing demand for leaders who can navigate both technological disruption and revenue challenges. This proprietary study serves as a definitive benchmark for understanding compensation package structures across key cybersecurity leadership roles. By analyzing salary, bonus, and equity trends, the report offers meaningful guidance to executives and stakeholders navigating a competitive hiring market. Some of the most impactful trends in cybersecurity leadership for 2025 are: Cybersecurity companies are searching for a new type of CRO who is both strategic and tactically sharp. Top-of-funnel-focused CROs no longer drive growth as they did before. While slower enterprise buying cycles are often blamed, elite CROs continue to excel. Today's high-impact CROs combine data fluency with rapid decision-making and hands-on execution. This blend of strategy and operations is rare. These CROs belong in the 95th percentile and are closely monitored by leading private equity and venture firms. Christian & Timbers catalogs this talent through its OnPoint platform. In 2024, Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) gained prominence across cybersecurity firms. Zscaler's CAIO appointment reflects this shift as GenAI, LLMs, and agentic systems become strategic priorities. Boards are actively evaluating risks, opportunities, and partnerships in this space. The CAIO now plays a central role in aligning AI with product and enterprise strategy. In larger companies, SVPs and VPs of AI lead deployment. This momentum continues in 2025. CAIO compensation rose by 9 percent, with demand exceeding supply. Demand for CPTOs remains elevated in 2025. These hybrid leaders drive engineering and product teams, often overseeing LLM-based development and AI integration. CPTOs are now expected to deliver both operational stability and strategic vision. Their role is critical to AI innovation, platform growth, and organizational alignment, with compensation increases outpacing most peers. Our study incorporated data from multiple sources, including proprietary surveys and external benchmarks such as Mercer 's January 2025 QuickPulse U.S. Compensation Planning Survey, which forecasted a 3.7% increase in total salary budgets for non-unionized employees. Based on our analysis, cybersecurity C-suite compensation is increasing at an average rate of 3.8%, with certain leadership roles experiencing materially higher growth. We anticipate a 4.2% increase for CROs and a 4.1% increase for CPTOs. CAIOs are seeing even steeper increases, ranging from 8% to 10%, as competition for this rare leadership talent intensifies. Base and bonus compensation for existing CEOs will remain flat in most cybersecurity companies, with a 2% increase in cash compensation for newly hired CEOs. However, total compensation, especially when equity is included, is rising sharply in GenAI-focused cybersecurity startups founded in 2024 and 2025. In these firms, valuations have surged, and new leadership hires are securing significantly higher equity-based packages than the broader market norm. For more information and to access the full report, visit LINK. Christian & Timbers has specialized in cybersecurity talent acquisition for decades, providing tailored strategies to help clients secure the most impactful executive leaders in the field. Founded over four decades ago, C&T is the first technology-focused executive search firm. The firm has significantly shaped the leadership dynamics within the tech industry, completing over 1,000 CEO assignments.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates Shipping Congress and IEC Telecom drive maritime digital transformation at UAE Maritime Week
Dubai, UAE: IEC Telecom took the lead in accelerating maritime digitalisation in the GCC at the Emirates Shipping Congress, held on the opening day of UAE Maritime Week and organised by Emirates Shipping Association. A leading international satcom solutions provider co-curated a high-impact session in collaboration with the Association to spotlight the latest advancements in marine communications. The UAE's 2030 vision for digital transformation in the maritime industry includes technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, AI and real-time fleet management, with satellite telecommunication being the backbone of this process. In this evolving landscape, the effective management of onboard network assets has become increasingly critical. 'Connectivity is no longer a luxury but a fundamental utility, driving a new era of maritime innovation,' stated Nabil Ben Soussia, Group Chief Commercial Officer at IEC Telecom, addressing delegates of the Emirates Shipping Congress at 'Navigating the Digital Seas: Maritime Transformation Powered by Satcom' panel discussion. With high-speed LEO technology—pioneered by Starlink—the latest digital technologies are becoming increasingly available on board. According to the 2024 progress report, 75,000 vessels were connected to the network last year and this number continues to soar. That said, maritime connectivity is very complex and is subject to service availability, weather conditions and local regulations. 'No single vessel operates over a single network, particularly in the GCC. Typically, vessels would leverage LEO for international shipping routes, regional GEO operators for internal waters and GSM close to the shore. Each network has different access protocols and a range of applications, adapted to different bandwidths,' explained Nabil Ben Soussia, Group CCO, IEC Telecom Group. Considering the complexity of modern marine communications, network management is essential to ensure operational efficiency and agility on board. Advanced network management platforms like IEC Telecom's OptiView are designed to help operators maximise user experience over each network. It also paves way to improved resource management, allowing fleet managers to activate or deactivate lines, reallocating airtime across the fleet as situation demands to ensure every megabyte is used strategically. 'We may not be able to teleport crew or cargo, but we can maximise digital infrastructure to stay agile and efficient,'- as co-lead of the session, Mr. Ben Soussia highlighted how evolving network engineering trends aim to boost both operational efficiency and cost optimisation. He noted that since 2019, the maritime sector has faced significant challenges—from global cataclysms and geopolitical shifts, fluctuating demand caused by sanctions and shifting trade policies to rerouted shipping lanes away from conflict zones and pandemic-related port closures. In this dynamic landscape, agility and cost-efficiency are now essential for vessel operators to stay competitive. The latest version of OptiView was unveiled last month at Singapore Maritime Week. Mr. Ben Soussia announced that the service is now available globally, with GCC customers first in line for migration. As part of Emirates Shipping Association's ongoing efforts to support innovation, digital resilience, and member education, the Congress serves as a strategic forum to spotlight emerging technologies and enable real-world collaboration. 'Emirates Shipping Congress was established as a platform for thought leadership and knowledge exchange, designed specifically to serve the evolving needs of the UAE maritime sector,' stated Huma Qureshi, General Manager of Emirates Shipping Association. 'As a new generation of digitally fluent seafarers joins the industry, understanding the operational implications of maritime digitalisation has never been more critical. Today's session offered our members and distinguished guests a clear and practical roadmap for transformation. We extend our sincere thanks to our partners from IEC Telecom for their invaluable insights and collaboration.' The Emirates Shipping Congress emerged as a cornerstone event in the UAE's Maritime Week, offering a vital platform to address regional priorities and global trends. Experts like IEC Telecom help maritime stakeholders navigate the complexities of digital transformation. The UAE Maritime Week incorporates a very comprehensive calendar of events unfolding in Dubai until 9 May. About IEC Telecom Group IEC Telecom Group is an international satellite service operator with nearly three decades of engineering expertise in voice and data services. The brand's portfolio includes a wide range of satellite products, LEO/GEO/LTE solutions, and value-added services. The Group is on a mission to spread digitalisation at sea for all vessel types. With an in-house network engineering team, IEC Telecom designs bespoke connectivity solutions for projects of any complexity. In addition, with global stock management, the company delivers worldwide. IEC Telecom has offices across nine countries: France, UAE, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Mallorca. About Emirates Shipping Association Emirates Shipping Association represents and advocates for the UAE's maritime cluster. By working closely with industry stakeholders and policymakers, the Association is dedicated to enhancing the UAE's status as a global maritime hub while advancing sustainability and innovation in the sector.
