Cyber security needs to change, its about managing risk and not technology. There needs to be a realistic conversation at the board table about managing the security of the balance sheet. Securing the balance sheet is something all the ‘C’…
A third party supplier to the US customs and boarder protection (CBP) agency has been hacked, shortly after it transferred sensitive images and data to its network. Raising concerns about Bio-metric security, its retention and security. View Original Post
Senators up the pressure on Quest diagnostic following their recent data breach. With a letter to the board, explaining that this isn’t the first time they have come under scrutiny following information security concerns and have a responsibility to improve…
Cyber attacks are known to impact share price long after the initial attack. Constructing and communication the right message to the board, can support the executive drive the right risk, cultural, and mitigation strategies. As part of the wider business…
The UKs House of Lords and House of Commons have issued a report which makes it clear that the board of directors of companies have a responsibility to understand cyber risk. Citing that in English court board director cannot delegate…
Open, honest, simple and factual communication to board members and senior execs is critical to cyber security success. It’s a complex risk, which impacts the top and bottom line if not managed appropriately. Boards like things simple, but I don’t…
Conducting a quality cyberisk assessment is an important part of cyber security governance. It’s also the direction of travel now adopted by financial services regulators. It starts with knowing your critical processes, critical assets and controls across the business. So…
We have to close the gap between the top, middle and bottom? Senior leaders manage the businesses, which create the products and services customers use. Teams working for those companies create the products and services they use and sell. But…
The global power and utilities markets are moving ahead quickly with new infrastructure and services to improve efficiency and sustainability, which could deliver over $600Bn back to society according to the WEF. But the costs of a large scale cyber…
A great article. Recent cyber events, globalization, JIT manufacturing, a lack of understanding of cyber risk management and the associated costs are pitting the cyber policy holder against the insurers. Did the insurance industry jump into something it didn’t understand…
