Cybersecurity and data breaches have become top concerns for companies. As a result, there’s a big demand for adopting new cyber defense technologies, but lack of knowledge around choosing the most suitable solutions. Generally, CSOs and CISOs are charged with protecting the organization, but with today’s constant cybersecurity developments, it’s time for the entire organization to get involved. As trustees of the organization’s value and growth, it’s critical for boards of directors to start weighing in on cybersecurity activities similarly to their oversight of the financial ones.
There are many reasons why cybersecurity goes beyond the organization’s daily operational activities and is imperative for board oversight: