Boards that struggle with their role in providing oversight for cybersecurity create a security problem for their organizations. Even though boards say cybersecurity is a priority, they have a long way to go to help their organizations become resilient to cyberattacks. And by not focusing on resilience, boards fail their companies.
Boards Are Having the Wrong Conversations About Cybersecurity
A survey of 600 directors suggests that growing awareness of cyber risk isn’t enough to drive better preparedness.
May 02, 2023
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Summary.
Headlines increasingly highlight the consequences of poor cybersecurity practices. Board members with cybersecurity experience are trying to get their fellow members’ attention on it. And board members want to provide oversight, even though they just don’t have the right questions to ask. Boards need to discuss their organization’s cybersecurity-induced risks and evaluate plans to manage those risks. With the right conversations about keeping the company resilient, they can take the next step to provide adequate cybersecurity oversight.