Governance Oversight

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) must be a requirement for all cybersecurity programs moving forward. This program is critical in that it is designed to bridge the gap between the cybersecurity program and the executive leadership team, including the board of directors if one exists. As a cybersecurity leader, you must provide full transparency to the executive leadership team and the board of directors moving forward. If not, you may find yourself liable for any cybersecurity incidents that occur if gross negligence is proven. It has never been more important to ensure that the executive leadership team and board of directors are aware of all cybersecurity risks within the organization. Even more important is ensuring that the executive leadership team and board of directors are taking accountability for cybersecurity risks within the organization. This cannot and should not fall on the shoulders of the CISO or cybersecurity leader alone. I have heard many...