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Building a Cyber Resilient Business

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

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)

Differences and commonalities between the CIO and CISO roles

The CISO reports to the CIO in many organizations, with a dotted line to the CEO. While this structure might be effective, the CIO and the CISO have different goals and priorities.

Both the CIO and CISO, as C-level and senior executives, primarily focus on strategic planning, innovation, leadership, and management. CISOs strategize for business cyber resilience while securing all company assets and data. They align security policies and practices with the company’s goals and risk tolerances. On the other hand, CIOs focus on the overall, broader strategic use and management of an organization’s technology and define the roadmap for the implementation and utilization of IT systems and technological tools.

IT and cybersecurity are two different domains, although sometimes they do intersect. The CIO is typically a skilled professional with a significant background in IT as well as having an understanding...