Bringing it all together
From the first chapter of this handbook, we have noted that cybersecurity has risen to prominence as a key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issue. If businesses do not adequately defend their information assets, they risk losing their reputational or financial status when (not if) a cyber incident occurs. Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue siloed in the IT department; nor is it a passing fad, but rather an issue that will continue to grow over time. Cyber risk management requires a comprehensive risk strategy that considers people, processes, and technology while adopting mitigation measures. It must encompass everyone in the organization, and everyone must work in partnership to ensure resiliency.
With that in mind, let’s recap each of your CxOs’ roles and provide a holistic picture.
Cyber risk is a business risk and CISOs today are required to comprehend their organization’s operations from a business standpoint...