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Building a Cyber Resilient Business

By : Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly, Shamane Tan, Hai Tran
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Building a Cyber Resilient Business

By: Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly, Shamane Tan, Hai Tran

Overview of this book

With cyberattacks on the rise, it has become essential for C-suite executives and board members to step up and collectively recognize cyber risk as a top priority business risk. However, non-cyber executives find it challenging to understand their role in increasing the business’s cyber resilience due to its complex nature and the lack of a clear return on investment. This book demystifies the perception that cybersecurity is a technical problem, drawing parallels between the key responsibilities of the C-suite roles to line up with the mission of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The book equips you with all you need to know about cyber risks to run the business effectively. Each chapter provides a holistic overview of the dynamic priorities of the C-suite (from the CFO to the CIO, COO, CRO, and so on), and unpacks how cybersecurity must be embedded in every business function. The book also contains self-assessment questions, which are a helpful tool in evaluating any major cybersecurity initiatives and/or investment required. With this book, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of the various ways all executives can contribute to the organization’s cyber program, in close collaboration with the CISO and the security team, and achieve a cyber-resilient, profitable, and sustainable business.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)

The CISO’s seat at the table

As the CISO’s position evolves and develops, your organization must assess the success of its CISO by ensuring you hired the right candidate, asking yourself the following questions to do so:

  • Is our CISO equipped with the necessary skills?

The good news is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success. A good CISO does not need a technical background or a degree from a well-known university. Indeed, research published by Digital Guardian found only 27 percent of CISOs have IT degrees, while those with computer science degrees accounted for 23 percent.

Modern-day CISOs need to have good management and leadership skills and recognize cybersecurity as a business risk. The CISO needs to collaborate with leadership to establish a shared understanding of security architecture, define the responsibilities of IT and security operations, and deliver outcomes via the development of the relevant team and internal connections...