Managing Risk - Elevation of Cybersecurity to the Boardroom

Summary -

Data protection and cybersecurity have evolved from the micro responsibility of the IT team to a macro business priority, requiring the understanding and oversight of the board.  While cybersecurity has moved onto the boardroom agenda, few organizations have yet to implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that protect their critical digital assets.

In a landscape that requires a high-level understanding of technology to inform corporate strategy, what are your cybersecurity strategies? - This checklist tool can be used to assist your organisation with:

• Identifying potential cyber threats in order to raise awareness and communicate actionable items to the board, while evaluating which specific threats need board intervention.
• Describing a cybersecurity plan incorporating a sense of ownership and specific measures which also includes allocation of resources and funding based on risk.
• Recognizing steps to build and maintain a strong, invested chain of governance.

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