CISOs Take Center Stage: Elevating Cybersecurity in Boardroom Discussions
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
CISOs are increasingly seen as essential contributors in board meetings due to the rising significance of cybersecurity in protecting business operations amidst tighter regulatory scrutiny and growing cyber threats, wrote Jigar Shah, Global Head of IT, Identity, Access and Application at Tenet Health. As organizations recognize cybersecurity as a business risk rather than just an IT issue, effective communication between CISOs and boards becomes crucial for aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals. CISOs must educate board members on cyber risks and their implications, using relevant real-world scenarios in their presentations and concluding with a clear request for support or funding to enhance security initiatives.