Why CISOs Are Struggling—And How Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Is the Answer

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Written By Samantha "Sam" Jones

The financial services industry is grappling with an escalating crisis: cybersecurity leaders are overburdened, under-supported, and increasingly at risk—both professionally and personally. The rollout of the European Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and similar regulations has not only forced firms to overhaul their IT supply chains but has also driven nearly 80% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to report mental health impacts.

Samantha "Sam" Jones

Samantha “Sam” Jones is the lead research analyst for the IRM Navigator™ series and a core contributor to The RiskTech Journal and The RTJ Bridge. As a digital editorial analyst, she specializes in interpreting vendor strategy, market evolution, and the convergence of technology with enterprise risk practices.

As part of Wheelhouse’s AI-enhanced advisory team, Sam applies advanced analytical tooling and editorial synthesis to help decode the structural changes shaping the risk management landscape.

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