With cyber risk viewed as a definite and current risk, board members have to be aware of the risks their company faces to guide the company on the most secure path. But it’s not always straightforward.
Cybersecurity has been a field which was dominated by technologists who worked in remote server rooms. After the repercussions of massive security breaches such as Equifax and Colonial Pipeline, however, it’s become evident that cyber security is a real and present business risk that impacts every aspect of an organization.
In the process, boards are demanding more from their CISOs and security teams. Board members must understand how a trained security team can protect themselves against the latest threats, whether it’s by investing more in new security solutions and ensuring staff are properly trained. This message must be conveyed to non-technical leaders in the boardroom.
A good way to do this is to align security with business goals and use real-time metrics. Through regular communication which highlight the changes in your security measures, a decreasing risk index, and other important metrics, you will be able to provide the board with the information they need to drive the decision-making process. Another approach is to narrate the impact, not just pass on numbers. Tell an engaging story. You can show your audience how their quick actions prevented a major threat by sharing a real life example.
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