Security News > 2023 > October > Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk

Considering the above, this article examines the current relationship between the CISO and the rest of the board and best practices for navigating conversations with the board when discussing cybersecurity priorities.

Frequent collaboration between the CISO and the rest of the board is vital to building trust and rapport as it guarantees that relevant cybersecurity concerns are being brought up with the right people and being addressed in a timely manner.

To mitigate the challenge of effectively conveying the pros and cons for each security product and persuading the board to invest without hesitation, CISOs must employ an outcome-based cybersecurity strategy for their organizations.

Cybersecurity has evolved as threats have evolved, with new tools at attackers' disposal such as FraudGPT, EvilGPT, and WormGPT. In this ever-changing landscape, it is crucial for security leaders to lead effective conversations with their board to fulfill their role in safeguarding their organizations against evolving threats.

Armed with the right information, it is up to the CISO to bring the board members to the same page when it comes to securing their organizations, being prepared for worst case-scenario, while also translating cybersecurity measures as drivers towards meeting business outcomes and maximizing the organization's impact.

Despite perceived cybersecurity risks, most boards express satisfaction with current investment levels and CISO relationships.

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