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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)

Bringing it all together

From the first chapter of this handbook, we have noted that cybersecurity has risen to prominence as a key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issue. If businesses do not adequately defend their information assets, they risk losing their reputational or financial status when (not if) a cyber incident occurs. Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue siloed in the IT department; nor is it a passing fad, but rather an issue that will continue to grow over time. Cyber risk management requires a comprehensive risk strategy that considers people, processes, and technology while adopting mitigation measures. It must encompass everyone in the organization, and everyone must work in partnership to ensure resiliency.

With that in mind, let’s recap each of your CxOs’ roles and provide a holistic picture.

Cyber risk is a business risk and CISOs today are required to comprehend their organization’s operations from a business standpoint...