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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)

Conflicts of interest and collaboration between the CTO and the CISO

The CISO’s job is to secure a company’s systems and data, while the CTO’s job is to build and improve those systems. These two jobs can sometimes come into conflict, since the CTO may want to build new systems or enhancements that could potentially weaken security, and the CISO may want to hold back on changes until they can be fully vetted for potential security risks.

There can also be a conflict of interest if the CTO is also responsible for acquiring new technology for the company. The CISO needs to ensure these technologies are properly evaluated for security risks before being implemented, which could slow down the adoption of new technology.

There are a few key challenges that can crop up between the CTO and CISO:

  • Misaligned priorities: The CTO is typically focused on driving innovation and growth, while the CISO is more focused on protecting the organization from potential...