Cybersecurity leaders take data breaches as a personal failing

Find a common language

“It’s important to find a common language that works for everyone - cyber is technical by nature, but its business relevance needs translation.  The best guidance here is to make it visceral.  Include senior management in practical cyber exercises so they get real insight into how and why incidents occur and the decisions that need to be taken.  Education on the impending EU legislation will raise the profile of cyber incidents in countries that hold EU citizens’ data and provide a common goal to help align this focus.”

Review indicators

“Agree the right indicators and measures that the business should use to define both the success of cybersecurity and help identify when change and reinvestment may be required.  Cyber threats and their impact on business success are probably one of the most dynamic aspects most businesses face, so, it’s important to review these indicators frequently to ensure they align closely with the impact a cyber incident could have on your business.”