How to Speak to the Board So They Get on Board with Security

This piece outlines how boards and executives should treat cybersecurity as a core business risk, not just a technical issue, stressing alignment with regulations (GDPR, NIS2, SEC), use of frameworks (NIST CSF), and enterprise-wide responsibilities spanning IT, HR, legal, procurement, and communications. Through an interview with a CIO, it advocates translating technical risks into business risk/opportunity terms to guide prioritization and funding, and underscores continuous, organization-wide training and preparedness so leaders can make informed decisions and respond effectively to cyber crises.