How Cyber Security Can Protect Your Business - A guide for all stakeholders

CHAPTER 2: CYBER SECURITY GOVERNANCE

“Boards are pivotal in improving the cyber security of their organisations.”

NCSC Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards

Introduction and overview

Good control requires good corporate governance from the top (directors and executive management). Top management should ensure that the organisation is well structured and managed with strong policies and a strong ethos. Governance forms the foundation on which other controls and risk mitigations can be built. For example, controls will only be effective if there is the culture to ensure that they are adhered to and that anyone breaking these rules will be held to account and treated accordingly. Ultimately, those who hold governance accountability will be held responsible ...