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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)

Preface

Executive leadership is essential in creating a culture of cybersecurity and business resilience within an organization. Therefore, every executive has a role to play in cybersecurity and their organization’s cyber resilience. Executives must be aware of the risks their organization faces, and they must collaborate to put in place the right strategy to protect the company’s data and infrastructure.

In addition, executive team members can play a critical role in responding to a cyber incident. They can provide direction during the response phase, help ensure all stakeholders are kept informed, and make decisions about how to best restore systems and services. Finally, executives must also continue to work toward increasing the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture, even when there is not an active incident.

This book provides an in-depth view of each executive’s role in the cyber-resilience journey and provides practical insights, with lessons learned, supporting a mindset change to address the new digitization era.