CHAPTER 16

Mobilizing the C-Suite

Waging War Against Cyberattacks

An epidemic of cyberattacks is battering companies across the world. It seems like every day a cyberattack has shut down a computer network or hurled a massive pile of sensitive data into the eager hands of cybercriminals. It’s no wonder CISOs are in high demand. But you can’t just hire the best CISO on the planet and call it a day. Handing off cybersecurity to a great CISO will simply not cut it anymore. C-suite leaders, especially the CEO, are ultimately accountable for cybersecurity within the organization and could be held liable for damage caused by ransomware attacks or massive data breaches. As such, it is incumbent upon C-suite leaders to provide engaged oversight of the ...

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