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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)

How the CIO supports your security

The CIO focuses on managing the information technology for the business while balancing business goals, ensuring competitive edge, and advocating for innovation, all in alignment with the CISO to ensure that security and privacy are part of the technology roadmap. The CIO’s role in cybersecurity extends further, ensuring the effectiveness and continuity of operations. Rogier Roelofs of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank puts it very clearly:

“Although the CISO might be primarily responsible for the cybersecurity roadmap, the CIO should have an in-depth understanding of how this affects the IT landscape and the consequences for the business, something the CISO doesn’t have. I do see too many CIOs being very traditional in how they see their role and responsibilities. Too old-school. They are too closely focused on the IT landscape itself and therefore missing out on what this means for the business. CIOs should utilize their...