Security News > 2023 > October > Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite

In many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company's cyber preparedness initiatives - only 33% of CEOs or managing directors and 21% of other senior leaders are heavily involved, according to Commvault.

In addition to a lack of executive engagement, there is also often confusion between ITOps and SecOps teams in terms of who is doing what when it comes to cyber preparedness.

Only 30% of SecOps teams fully understand ITOps' roles and responsibilities for cyber preparedness and response, and similarly, only 29% of ITOps teams fully understand what falls to SecOps.

According to IDC, business leaders need to play a key role in ensuring companies prioritize cyber preparedness.

"Cyber attackers never rest and are constantly discovering ways to exploit vulnerabilities. A truly effective cyber resilience strategy must go beyond just backup and recovery. It's crucial that organizations adopt a new approach that spans prevention, mitigation, and recovery," said Phil Goodwin, Research Vice President, Infrastructure Systems, Platforms and Technologies Group, IDC. "Whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, they must integrate multiple layers of defense. With AI now a tool for both defense and offense, the urgency for comprehensive cyber resilience has never been more evident," added Goodwin.

"We are beyond just reacting to cyber threats. The C-suite must ensure teams are prioritizing proactive defense, real-time threat intelligence, and robust risk management to pave the way for genuine cyber resilience," said Javier Dominguez, CISO, Commvault.

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