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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)

Priorities for a new CISO

The first months of a new CISO in an organization are crucial and represent a critical timeframe to align the organization’s business goals and objectives with cyber risks. It is during this period that a CISO establishes their credibility throughout the organization.

It is the establishment of this core cyber foundation that allows the CISO to create a security roadmap that includes mitigation controls that aligns with the organization’s risk appetite and business goals.

But first, it is critical for the CISO to understand the existing environment and culture of the organization before designing any strategy. For the CISO, the avenue to do this is in understanding the cyber challenges the organization faces, and what approaches the business has taken (or not) to mitigate them.