Rethinking Cybersecurity's Structure & the Role of the Modern CISO
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).
Jim Boehm • The Risk-Based Approach to Cybersecurity
Get your business units to pull help from security and not have security keep pushing improvements on them. The main thing is for the CEO to not just provide support and resources for the CISO but to actually change the dynamic by regularly expecting each business line executive or functional leader to be able to articulate at some appropriate leve
... See moreBottom line: • Crucial Questions From CEOs and Boards
To achieve cyber resilience, it is crucial for organizations to align their cybersecurity priorities with their overarching business objectives. Jen Easterly, Director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), emphasizes the need for security leaders to frame risks in relatable business terms and provide metrics that demons
... See morectsmithiii • Building Cyber Resilience in an Age of Growing Threats
One of the common threads is their focus on “moments of truth,” those points of contact between cybersecurity and various stakeholders. Leaders who are intentional about this find they’re better able to see around corners and show up more strategically as business enablers.