Cybersecurity Leadership

A strong security culture is the compass that will ensure organizations navigate changes in the regulatory environment with less friction. “Culture eats strategy for lunch” is a truism that permeates cybersecurity planning.

We have too much cybersecurity awareness. It's time to implement repeatable, real-world practice that ingrains positive habits and security behaviors.

Why empathy for the human side of cybersecurity matters, and how it will help to protect an organization.

The role of leadership in creating a cybersecurity culture and how to foster awareness and accountability across the organization.

By investing in existing staff, providing the right training, getting to grips with legacy applications and—most of all—creating a security-first culture and mindset, CISOs can thrive while creating real changes to their organisation.

Most CISOs have observed improved security culture in their organizations over the last 12 months despite slowing budgets, competing priorities, and insufficient staffing.

The relentless threat of cyberattacks looms large, posing a significant risk to the mission and purpose of your business. As a business leader, it is imperative to understand the critical role that cybersecurity plays in safeguarding your organization.

Looking for these indicators will distinguish the organizations that truly value security and are taking real action to improve it from those who merely spout the rhetoric that security is important, but fail to back it up.

Simply throwing money at tech vendors while ignoring underlying cultural and governance issues will not cut it in the years ahead

Successful transformation in the cybersecurity space takes time because of the need to effectively embed secure practices across the culture of the firm.

Rachel Aldighieri, MD of the DMA, discusses the need to target organisational culture when addressing data privacy and transparency

The key thing about any cybersecurity policy is not the rules the policy sets out but the framework for the culture within the organisation.

Cyber attacks present a huge risk to companies and ultimately to society. Companies need to stop relying on insurance and manage cybersecurity effectively.

Cybersecurity culture lags where it needs to be. CISOs are anxious to drive improvement, but only if executives and corporate boards get onboard.

Whether achieved through AI-enabled automation, proactive identification and resolution of issues, or the equitable distribution of risk management responsibilities, the goal must be resilience.

Here are some actionable steps you can take to initiate the process of nurturing a security culture at your company.

"As cyberattacks intensify, more and more organizations recognize the need to have a strong security culture for all employees.

C-suite plays a crucial role in creating a security-first culture, with CEO as ultimate champion

A cyber-conscious culture should be cascaded throughout the firm. Security belongs to everyone, so organizations must move towards a business-wide, multilayered approach. Leaders have a responsibility to coordinate this culture shift and become drivers of long-lasting change.

It’s really important for businesses to start considering how investments into human-focused initiatives, such as changes in company culture and training, can have a positive benefit on cybersecurity posture

Security teams are heading into 2023 with strong headwinds. CISOs should take notice and consider how they adapt their playbooks to the needs of the business given the culture.

If users resent, fear, or ignore policies around the use of corporate resources, it may be time for a different approach that incentivizes rather than punishes.

People can represent a formidable first line of defense in safeguarding against cyberattacks.

Cyber threats are some of the biggest challenges facing organizations and boards much make cybersecurity a core strategic priority to mitigate such risks.

To keep data safe, security needs to be considered from the ground up, and leaders must identify ways to incorporate it at every level of the organization. This is easier said than done.