Meta Platforms(US:META) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-17 06:55Core Insights - The total security budget for the CEOs of 10 major tech companies has exceeded $45 million in 2024, with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg receiving the highest allocation of over $27 million [1][3] - Other tech giants have also seen varying increases in their security budgets, with Nvidia's CEO Huang Renxun's budget rising from $2.2 million to $3.5 million, while Amazon allocated $1.1 million for current CEO Andy Jassy [3][4] - Meta's security spending for Zuckerberg is notably higher than the combined total for six other major companies, which is approximately $7 million less, indicating a 26% difference [4] Company-Specific Security Budgets - Meta: $27 million for Mark Zuckerberg in 2024, up from $24 million in 2023 [1] - Nvidia: $3.5 million for Huang Renxun, up from $2.2 million [3] - Amazon: $1.1 million for Andy Jassy, while former CEO Jeff Bezos receives $1.6 million [3] - Apple: $1.4 million for Tim Cook, down from $2.4 million [3] - Alphabet: $6.8 million for Sundar Pichai [3] - Tesla: $500,000 for Elon Musk, noted as a small portion of actual expenses due to his private security arrangements [3] Security Trends and Influences - The increase in security budgets is influenced by high-profile incidents, such as the assassination of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, prompting companies to enhance their security measures [6] - Companies are increasingly investing in comprehensive security services, including risk assessments, personal protection, and cybersecurity, often provided by specialized firms [5] - The security measures for executives include not only personal protection but also enhanced residential security and travel policies, reflecting a growing concern for executive safety [5][6]