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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)

A bonus segment for our CISOs—recruiting and building your cybersecurity team

As an organization’s cyberattack surface continues to grow, it is made more complex with the constantly evolving threat landscape. As a result, the CISO needs to build a capable team to support its security strategy. The CHRO and HR team must be important collaborators in this effort.

All CISOs should understand the challenge of trying to hire for one or more cybersecurity roles while ensuring that they don’t overlook the fundamental and nonnegotiable requirements of the roles. The CISO needs to choose the right profiles for the right positions but not create a role that cannot be filled. Hiring qualified, experienced, and trustworthy cybersecurity professionals is critical to the success of every security team.

Some CISOs recruit from social media and their own networks. While this might be highly successful if the company is known for its good culture, it undoubtedly isn’...