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CISOs Growing More Comfortable With Risk, But Better C-Suite Alignment Needed: Netskope Research

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June 25, 2024

Over half (57%) of CISOs report increasing cyber risk appetites with (49%) reporting a good risk appetiteA third of CISOs see their CEOs as much more risk averse than themselves, with (32%) reporting working with a CEO who has a low risk appetite92% of CISOs report differing attitudes to risk are causing tension with the wider C-Suite66% describe themselves as ‘walking a tightrope’ between what the business wants and what makes sense from a security perspective

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today published new global research that finds that shifts in the cyber threats landscape have changed the way today’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) evaluate their business’ risk appetite. Specifically, 92% of CISOs report that these changes are creating tensions with their CEO and other members of the C-suite, and two-thirds (66%) say they are “walking a tightrope” between what the business wants and what makes sense from a security perspective.

The research surveyed more than 1,000 CISOs around the world to explore the evolution of the CISO role as a strategic member of the executive team. Contradicting legacy stereotypes of the CISO as inherently risk averse, only 16% of today’s CISOs classified their current risk appetite as low. In fact, CISOs see their CEOs as much more risk averse than themselves, with twice as many respondents (32%) perceiving their CEO as having a low-risk appetite.

Other findings expand upon the changing role of the CISO:

Over half of the CISOs who participated in the research (57%) said their appetite for risk has increased in the last five years. This may be despite the increasing volume and sophistication of cyber threats, or because of it: 74% state that a first-hand experience of a cyber security incident was important in impacting their risk comfort levels.Better access to data and analytics (76%) was the top reason given for their shift in risk appetite.Two thirds of CISOs (65%) now describe their responsibility in terms of improving business resilience, rather than managing cyber risk.However, 23% of participating CISOs strongly agree that other members of the C-suite currently fail to see that the CISO role makes innovation possible.

The rise of the progressive CISO

Two thirds (65%) of CISOs surveyed believe the CISO role is changing rapidly, and they report becoming more proactive and progressive, a trend driven by the adoption of modern technology that creates new possibilities for driving innovation and business impact:

Just 36% of CISOs see themselves playing a “protector” role primarily focused on defending the organization.In contrast, 59% of CISOs now consider themselves to be business enablers, with 67% stating that they want to play an even more active role going forward.66% wish they could say “yes” to the business more often.

James Robinson, Netskope’s own CISO commented:

“The research makes it clear that CISOs are generally hungry to play a more proactive role that enables innovation while also protecting the business. In my experience, the best way to make CISOs more proactive partners across the C-suite is to gain deep understanding of the business challenges C-suite colleagues are focused on solving and align those to security strategies, rather than attempt to assert security strategy – or individual technology choices – on what is perceived to be C-suite risk appetite.”

“Too often this alignment doesn’t occur among enterprise teams. But CISOs who are able to define the ways in which they are helping their C-suite peers to acquire new revenues, drive efficiencies, and navigate regulatory requirements will be recognized as valuable contributors at the highest levels.”

Discussing the research, Steve Riley, Field CTO at Netskope, said:

“With business technology and cyber threats evolving at a faster pace than ever, it is encouraging to see that CISOs are increasingly progressive in their thinking. CISOs clearly no longer feel the need to lock down access completely if it is to the detriment of the business.”

“However, our findings show that the wider C-suite is not always ready for CISOs to break out of their traditional role as the protector of the business. To truly enable secure innovation and business transformation, security leaders need to bring their colleagues on the journey with them and help them to understand how buzz phrases like zero trust actually contribute to strategies that strike a balance between staying secure and getting work done.”

The research was conducted on behalf of Netskope by Censuswide and interviewed 1,031 CISOs worldwide across five markets (UK, North America, France, Germany, Japan) in a wide range of sectors including healthcare, retail, finance, and industry.

Please find the full report including additional insights into CISOs attitudes of industry trends here.

About Netskope
Netskope, a global SASE leader, helps organizations apply zero trust principles and AI/ML innovations to protect data and defend against cyber threats. Fast and easy to use, the Netskope One platform and its patented Zero Trust Engine provide optimized access and real-time security for people, devices, and data anywhere they go. Thousands of customers trust Netskope and its powerful NewEdge network to reduce risk and gain unrivaled visibility into any cloud, web, and private application activity—providing security and accelerating performance without trade-offs. Learn more at netskope.com.

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RaySearch releases RayStation v2025

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May 2, 2025

STOCKHOLM, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) announces the launch of RayStation®* v2025, the latest version of the company’s innovative treatment planning system. The new version comes with fast automated treatment planning using machine learning** and using the ECHO algorithm, as well as extended support for planning of treatments for patients in an upright position.

Fast automatic treatment planning simplifies the workflow to create personalized treatment plans and significantly reduces the time required compared to manual treatment planning. Further, it leads to more consistent and reproducible planning results, promoting a more standardized approach to patient care.

RayStation v2025 integrates the auto-planning algorithm ECHO. The ECHO algorithm optimizes the treatment plan based on pre-defined planning protocols designed for various clinical indications. The algorithm was originally developed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, USA, and has already been used to plan treatments for thousands of patients using a scripting interface in their clinical treatment planning system. With the full integration in RayStation v2025 the time for plan generation is significantly reduced. The new release also includes three new models for deep learning planning**, one for brain tumor patients receiving proton radiotherapy and two for photon treatments: a locoregional model for breast cancer patients, including treatment of the lymph nodes, and an oropharynx model for head and neck patients.

The Plan Explorer module is based on the capability to automatically generate a large number of treatment plans for different trade-offs and combinations of treatment techniques and machines. It also provides efficient means to filter and browse among plan candidates to find the most suitable one. The automation made possible by the Plan Explorer makes it easy to explore more of the solution space to ensure that every radiation treatment is delivered with the highest possible efficiency and enables more time to evaluate the plans.

The new version of RayStation adds support for planning of treatments where the Leo Cancer Care upright patient positioning system is used. In upright treatments the patient is positioned in a standing or sitting posture during delivery of radiation therapy from a fixed direction, in contrast to conventional radiotherapy where the radiation source rotates around a recumbent patient. Upright treatments come with several benefits, e.g., reduction of the size of the treatment rooms and thus the cost of radiotherapy centers and higher patient comfort for some patient groups. The upright treatment position also results in slight changes of the positions of internal organs which may be beneficial. One such example is for lung cancer cases where the upright position provides an increased lung volume compared to the prone or supine positions.

The new application RayStation Ablation provides tools for liver ablation guidance, i.e. techniques used to accurately target and treat liver tumors or lesions with thermal ablation needles. The application guides the physician in delivering ablation therapy with a minimally invasive procedure. This is achieved through imaging before and after the treatment in combination with advanced algorithms to ensure precise targeting, minimizing damage to healthy liver tissue and improving treatment outcomes.

RayStation v2025 also comes with a large range of new deep-learning segmentation models, and the system now includes 201 different segmentation models. Other highlights in the new release are the numerous improvements for the brachy planning workflow, collision control for standard linear accelerators in integration with MapRT from Vision RT, and dose computation for MR linear accelerators.

Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch: “We remain committed to automate as much as possible of the treatment planning process. With the Plan Explorer module, we integrate the possibility to automatically create many candidate treatment plans to allow the physician to choose the most suitable treatment for a patient, given the available machines.”

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「NextRise 2025, Seoul」: Asia’s Premier Innovation Gateway for Global Startups

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May 2, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NextRise 2025, Seoul, Asia’s leading innovation fair encompassing cutting-edge tech trends and startup ecosystems, will be held on June 26–27, 2025 at COEX, Seoul.

Co-hosted by the Korea Development Bank (KDB)—one of Korea’s largest policy banks and venture investors—and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA)—representing over 76,000 Korean trade enterprises including Samsung and Hyundai—NextRise has established itself as the most powerful platform for startups and innovation agencies seeking to collaborate with Korean industry leaders.

Now in its 7th year, NextRise 2025 will bring together:

500+ startups,250+ global corporates and VCs,Over 3,600 1:1 business meetings during two days.

In 2024, 373 startups built business partnerships, and 102 startups successfully raised a combined KRW 400 billion (~USD 300 million) in investment. This year’s event will further amplify its focus on AI, Sustainability, and Mobility, with an expanded 1:1 Business Meetup program connecting startups with tech scouts from Fortune 500 companies.

Highlighting its global reach, Germany has been selected as the Country of Honor for 2025. A Startup Germany Pavilion and the Korea-Germany Open Innovation Summit will be hosted in collaboration with IFA Berlin and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). National innovation events from JETRO (Japan) and VivaTech (France) will also be featured alongside 20+ global innovation partners.

Startups seeking 1:1 business meetings with LG Chem, Hyundai Motor, Amazon AWS, Airbus, BMW, and more are encouraged to apply via www.nextrise.co.kr by May 12, 2025 (KST).

“NextRise is Asia’s most vibrant platform where startups can directly collaborate with Korean conglomerates and uncover new investment opportunities,” said an official from KITA.
“Last summer’s NextRise became a turning point for me. It helped strengthen my network in Seoul and directly influenced the development of our new MVP, soon to be announced,” shared a German startup CEO who joined in 2024.

For startups aiming for global expansion, and innovation agencies seeking PoC and market validation opportunities in Asia, NextRise 2025 is the definitive platform. Following the event, companies can also leverage the Startup Branch platform for localized guidance on establishing a Korean entity and scaling operations in Asia.

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Business Optimism Index Edges Higher in Q2 2025 Amid Domestic Demand Recovery

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May 2, 2025

The Dun & Bradstreet Business Optimism Index increased by 5.1% (q-o-q) for Q2 2025.

MUMBAI, India, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, released the Business Optimism Index (BOI) for Q2 2025, which rose to 120.2—marking a 5.1% increase over the previous quarter. The uptick reflects growing business confidence, particularly among small enterprises, driven by resilient domestic demand, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, and supportive policy measures. It is important to note that despite tariff-related uncertainty, optimism amongst companies has increased, reflecting businesses’ overall confidence in the domestic market.

Optimism in sales volumes and domestic orders rose steadily, particularly in food, beverages, metals, and transportation. Additionally, export order optimism saw an uptick from the previous quarter, likely due to businesses front-loading shipments ahead of the tariff changes announced on April 2, 2025. Sectors such as electronics, textiles, leathers, and metals were most optimistic across multiple indicators.

Rising import costs and escalating global trade tensions have increased input cost expectations among Indian businesses. In response to the prevailing uncertainty, firms are adopting leaner inventory strategies to mitigate potential risks. Despite these global headwinds, India’s macroeconomic resilience and policy agility provide a buffer, though sustaining business sentiment will depend on how effectively firms navigate global uncertainties and adapt to evolving global trade dynamics.

The Dun & Bradstreet Business Optimism Index, which has been tracking the changing business sentiment of India Inc. since 2002, continues to serve as a reliable leading indicator of India’s economic growth, maintaining a strong correlation of approximately 80% with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist, Dun & Bradstreet, said, “The Dun & Bradstreet Business Optimism Index for Q2 2025 shows improved business confidence, driven by strong domestic demand, policy support, and accommodative monetary conditions. However, global challenges like geopolitical tensions and weak external demand weigh on sentiment. Export optimism seems tactical, tied to anticipated tariff changes, not a global demand revival. Input costs remain high due to expensive imports and supply issues, prompting firms to reduce inventories. Despite global risks, India’s strong domestic fundamentals and adaptive policies offer a competitive edge, especially as global supply chains shift.”

Key findings from the Q2 2025 survey

The optimism for sales volume increased by 6 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The food, beverages, metals, and transportation sectors are the most optimistic, while construction and information & communication sectors show lower optimism.The optimism for domestic orders rose by 2 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The electricals, electronics, mining, textiles and leather sectors remain the most optimistic, while financial and insurance activities and automotive sectors report the lowest optimism.The optimism for export orders surged by 28 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. Electronics, metals, textile and leather sectors lead optimism, while financial and insurance activities and automotive sectors remain least optimistic.The optimism for selling prices increased by 2 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The metals, hospitality, and food and beverages sectors show the highest optimism, while electronics and automotive sectors report lower confidence.The optimism for net profit improved by 6 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The financial and insurance, construction, and hospitality sectors are the most optimistic, while electronics, automotive, and capital goods sectors show lower optimism.The optimism for the global macroeconomic environment increased by 10 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The chemicals sector, along with utilities and professional and administrative services, remain most optimistic, while automotive and hospitality sectors show lower confidence.The optimism for employment remained stable, rising by 1 percentage point in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The hospitality, food & beverages, and textiles sectors exhibit high optimism, while automotive, transportation, and capital goods sectors show lower optimism.The optimism for the domestic macroeconomic environment declined by 3 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The information & communication, financial services, wholesale & retail trade, and transportation sectors show the highest confidence, while hospitality and capital goods sectors are least optimistic.The optimism for input costs increased by 15 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The metals, food and beverages sectors show higher optimism, while information & communication and financial services sectors report lower optimismThe optimism for inventory levels saw a decline of 34 percentage points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter Q1 2025. The Mining and automotive sectors are the most optimistic, while metals and food and beverages sectors report the lowest optimism.

Notes to Editors

The Dun & Bradstreet Business Optimism Index (BOI) is a quarterly survey-based index designed to measure the pulse of the Indian business community and has served as a reliable indicator of the economy. Dun & Bradstreet surveys respondents (senior management) pan India across the Manufacturing and Services sectors, covering businesses of varying scale (large, medium, and small) to calculate the BOI. Respondents are asked about their expectations (in terms of increase, decrease, or no change) regarding their company’s performance (Ten BOI Parameters) in the ensuing quarter over the same quarter in the previous year.

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