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WHY THE ENTIRE C-SUITE NEEDS TO USE THE SAME METRICS FOR CYBER RISK

by Jason J. Hogg

When it comes to cybersecurity, the chains of communication that exist within an organization, if they exist at all, are often a mess. Multiple conversations about cyber risks are happening across a multitude of divisions in isolation. At the same time, members of the C-suite are measuring their potential impact using different metrics—financial, regulatory, technical, operational—leading to conflicting assessments. CEOs must address these disconnects by creating a culture that promotes open communication and transparency about vulnerabilities and collaboration to address the exposures.

Organizations of all sizes across all sectors are experiencing an ...

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