How to Deliver Information Security to the Boardroom

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Cyber risk is viewed as a definite and current danger, board members need to be aware of their company’s risks in order to steer the organization on the most secure course. But this isn’t always easy.

Cybersecurity has been a subject that was that was dominated by technologists working in remote server rooms. Cybersecurity has now become an issue for businesses that affects every aspect of a company particularly in the wake of recent huge security breaches, such as those at Colonial Pipeline and Equifax.

Boards are now demanding more from their CISOs and security teams. Board members need to see how a well-trained security team can protect themselves against sophisticated threats, whether that’s through investing in new technology and ensuring that staff are properly trained. And this message should be communicated in a manner that is easily understood by non-technical boardroom executives.

One way to accomplish this is to leverage real-time data and aligning security with business objectives. By distributing regular reports that showcase the evolution of your security measures, a decrease in risk index, and other important metrics, you will be able to provide the board the information they require to guide the decision-making process. Tell a story, instead of just passing around numbers. By presenting a real-life instance of how the quick actions of your team helped to ward off an enormous threat and show your board that they are being protected and that their efforts are having an impact.