Communicating Cybersecurity ROI to Your CFO

I had a client whose maturity scores didn’t improve over a 3-year period. If data was all that was presented this could easily be interpreted as a failure of progress. But when they focused the narrative around the successful integration of the multiple acquisitions they had over the past few years, the focus shifted to the successful expansion of

The truth is that in today’s hyperconnected world, maturity-based cybersecurity programs are no longer adequate for combatting cyberrisks. A more strategic, risk-based approach is imperative for effective and efficient risk management (Exhibit 2).

Both Easterly and Zhora stress the importance of communicating cyber risks in a language that resonates with business decision-makers. This enables informed decision-making when allocating resources to cybersecurity initiatives. By aligning cybersecurity efforts with business goals, organizations can view cybersecurity not merely as a constraint, b