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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)

A hands-on cyber-awareness program

Both Shamane and Magda have run security programs for various organizations. In Magda’s approach, she provides holistic hands-on training (Figure 11.2). The training encompasses several activities and is based not only on consistency but the why and the how.

Figure 11.2 – Awareness program components

The assumption that everyone will apply cyber awareness does not make sense if the security awareness training they have to complete is irrelevant to their role. Awareness training activities that align with each function help employees to understand their cybersecurity role and apply best practices in their daily tasks.

As part of her approach, Magda carries out dedicated secure coding sessions while conducting cyber-awareness training. She also uses online quizzes with prizes such as lunch vouchers or Amazon gift cards to encourage attendance. Her sessions have had as many as 300 attendees for a nonmandatory...