[tptacek]

To the extent that's true, it sure doesn't seem to stop high-profile people with lots to lose from taking that role.

[hn_throwaway_99]

CISO's get paid a ton of money to be that sacrificial lamb. At the same time, since it's widely known that the post is a sacrificial lamb post, there is really not that much to lose.

[michaelcampbell]

$$$, golden parachutes, quick vesting equity...