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Stress Relief for CISOs: Communicate Cyber Risk in Business Terms

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Cybersecurity Leaders Suffer Burnout as Pressures of the Job Intensify ,” says a headline in The Wall Street Journal. Seventy-three percent of US CISOs in a survey reported hitting that hopeless state, The Journal reports.

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How CISOs Build Credibility with Boards on Cyber Risk Reporting

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The influential Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight , recently released by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), sets its first principle as “Directors need to understand and approach cybersecurity as a strategic, enterprise risk, not just an IT risk.”

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CISO’s Guide to Presenting Cybersecurity to Board Directors

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Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. One key aspect of successful communication is understanding the business objectives and risk appetite of the organization.

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CFOs ignoring billions of dollars loss incurred through Cyber Risks

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Chief Financial Officers aka CFOs are ignoring billions of dollars loss incurred through cyber risks and threats, says a survey. Interestingly, over 87% of survey respondents are over-confident that their companies can overcome any level of threats, although their current Cybersecurity posture was never tested to the core.

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Informing Cyber Risk Management Strategy at the Board Level

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue but a business risk that can impact an organization's reputation, financial health, and legal compliance. Cybersecurity risks are business risks, and CISOs must communicate the potential impact of cyber threats on the business for continuity and resilience.

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Understanding Cyber Risk and the C-Suite

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As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

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Effective Cybersecurity Board Reporting

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By Allen Ari Dziwa , CISSP, CCSP a risk specialist and SME for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He has worked in technology and cybersecurity consulting for 15 years. Organizations will never be able to eliminate this inherent risk, but can reduce it to acceptable levels, which depend on the established cyber risk appetite.