CIO Compass – Hack to the Future

From cyber defense to cognitive and operational resilience 

Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems. As AI, agentic systems and increasingly complex digital ecosystems transform the enterprise landscape, organisations face a new reality where resilience, trust and operational continuity become strategic imperatives. 

In this CIO Compass paper, we explore how cybersecurity is evolving from a defensive function into a core business capability. Discover how organisations can secure intelligent systems, manage cognitive risks, and build resilience by design in an era where time-to-exploit is measured in days and intelligence is becoming programmable.

What you'll learn 

  • Why traditional cybersecurity approaches are no longer sufficient in an AI-driven world 
  • How cognitive risk and agentic AI are reshaping the cyber threat landscape 
  • The key trade-offs CIOs must navigate: speed vs control, autonomy vs accountability, innovation vs sovereignty 
  • How to govern, secure and scale LLMs and agentic systems responsibly 
  • What NIS2, DORA and the AI Act mean for future-proof cyber resilience 

 

CIO Compass brings you Sopra Steria Next’s uncompromising, buzz-free perspective on the 10 key topics we believe should be on every company’s agenda in 2026.

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About CIO Compass 

CIO Compass is Sopra Steria’s thought leadership programme designed for tech managers who need clarity and want to cut through the hype. 

The programme consists of 1 executive summary and 10 focus articles by our experts (one per month), highlighting the must-do actions for the next 18-24 months. 

Stay tuned for more information about CIO Compass.