Executives behaving badly: 5 ways to manage the executive cyberthreat

This article outlines a significant “conduct gap” between executives’ stated commitment to cybersecurity and their risky behaviors (e.g., weak/default passwords, phishing click-throughs, requests to bypass controls), which heighten organizational exposure due to their elevated access and influence. Drawing on survey findings, it recommends five actions: audit executive activity, enforce low-friction controls like 2FA and data classification, deliver gamified training linking behavior to business risk, foster trust-based reporting and learning, and implement a tailored “white glove” cybersecurity program for senior leaders.