Security News > 2023 > July > CISO perspective on why Boards don’t fully grasp cyber attack risks

Due to their distinct perspectives, Board members and CISOs often have differing views on cyber attack risks.

A difference in perspective is a fundamental reason Board members and CISO are not always aligned.

Communicating cyber risk to the Board requires the CISO to understand the audience, translating technical jargon into business language, allowing the Board to see the CISO as a strategic partner.

To bridge the gap between Board members and CISOs to promote the mitigation of cyber-risk, it is essential that a CISO enhance communication, educate Board members about cybersecurity risks and promote a collaborative approach to decision making.

Boards can start by overcoming the common CISO-Board disconnect that exists, developing a direct and strategic relationship with the CISO that continues outside of Board meetings.

Boards should also allocate more of their time to the topic of cybersecurity and allow the CISO to communicate risk to the Board beyond just a handful of quarterly slides.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/07/11/david-christensen-plansource-board-ciso-communication/