We will launch our 2026 CSO Survey with an exclusive half-day event in central London on Wednesday 9 September. Join CSOs and senior in-house security leaders for a first-look presentation of the 2026 data, with reactions from leading CSOs and industry experts. The event is open to senior in-house corporate security professionals and survey sponsors only and is held under the Chatham House Rule.
You will hear from:
- Rachel Briggs OBE, report author and Clarity Factory CEO, who will present the survey findings and offer insights for CSOs and their teams
- Duncan Manning, VP Corporate Security, Shell
- Jules Parke-Robinson, Global Head of Security and Market Safety, Philip Morris International
- Hugh Parsons, VP Group Head of Corporate Security, GSK
- Mike Brennan, Vice President Corporate Security and Interim CSO, IBM
- Jeremy Baumann, CEO, Corporate Security Advisors (CSA)
- Melissa Newberg, Global Head of Intelligence, Seerist
- Manish Mehta, Chief Innovation Officer, Ontic
The event will cover some of the most pressing concerns for CSOs and their teams:
- How to adapt operating models to the changing threat environment
- How CSOs are using – and getting value from – AI
- How to position the corporate security intelligence capability as a business enabler
- How to measure, demonstrate and communicate the value of corporate security
- How corporate security teams are managing the fallout of social and political tensions
The Clarity Factory launched its annual CSO Survey to enable benchmarking and data-driven innovation. It has become the go-to resource for corporate security professionals.
What CSOs said about The Clarity Factory 2025 CSO Survey:
“This is a must read for everyone in the corporate security profession.”
“This report has become a ‘must-read’ for our team and the industry”
“This industry has needed an insightful product like this for a long time.”
“I shared the report with my boss, and it has resulted in a useful and constructive discussion. Very helpful given the usual OPEX pressures.”
The Clarity Factory 2026 CSO Survey benefits from the CSO Advisory Council, comprising CSOs from BP, Four Seasons, GSK, JCB, Keurig Dr Pepper, Metlife, Philip Morris International, Salesforce, Shell, Solventum, and Take Two Games.
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Thank you to the sponsors of the 2026 CSO Survey:
Ontic, ASIS International, Corporate Security Advisors (CSA), Factal, Seerist and Dataminr.
