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The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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The Cybersecurity Guide to Governance, Risk, and Compliance

by Jason Edwards, Griffin Weaver
May 2024
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
672 pages
22h 23m
English
Wiley
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CHAPTER 20The Challenging Role of the Regulator

“Regulators bear the weight of ensuring public safety, scrutinizing every aspect of industries to prevent harm.”

Regulators play a pivotal role in cybersecurity, tasked with significant responsibilities while facing diverse opportunities and challenges. They are vital in maintaining industry standards, necessitating continuous learning, adaptation, and fruitful business collaboration. Given the dynamic nature of the field, regulators must be dedicated to constant learning. Numerous resources are available to aid this educational journey, helping them stay updated and effective in their roles. Their responsibilities include guiding businesses, identifying potential obstacles, and finding ways to surmount these challenges. Furthermore, the pursuit of regulatory excellence, an understanding of potential career paths, and achieving a balance between objectivity and advocacy are critical aspects for regulators in cybersecurity. By offering a comprehensive overview of these elements, we can better understand the multifaceted role of regulators in this ever‐evolving field.

THE PARAMOUNT ROLE OF THE REGULATOR IN CYBERSECURITY

Regulation occupies an exceptionally critical role within cybersecurity's intricate and multifaceted realm. It establishes the guiding standards and frameworks and enforces a sense of order, thus providing robust protection for all stakeholders involved. It emerges as the first and most vital line of defense ...

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