C-Suite Involvement in Cybersecurity Is Little More Than Lip Service

This report summarizes industry findings that many organizations are overconfident in their cyber-risk posture despite frequent ransomware incidents, poor cyber hygiene, and insecure protocols; it argues that insufficient C-suite and board involvement worsens preparedness and compliance risk. The authors recommend stronger executive engagement, aligning cybersecurity with business strategy, increased budgeting for assessments (penetration testing, red teams, threat modeling), improved network visibility, and organization-wide security training, citing JPMorgan Chase and Equifax as examples of successful executive-led investment.