"This book offers any senior level executive an understanding of the core fundamentals of Cyber Risk, which is critical for any business to remain sustainable and viable in the information age era of disruptive cyber-attacks. For any executive to understand that Cyber Risk is like any other business risk, it needs to be explained in focused non-technical terms. The book provides core foundational precepts of cyber risk that will enable executive leadership to make well-informed decisions along with theirsenior cyber security executives regarding cyber risk management. In addition, describes the different approaches by executives to cyber risk. There are three types of executive leadership: (1) hindsight, (2) foresight, or (3) none of the two. This book shows how to be a cyber risk leader through foresight while maintaining the corporation's vision and objectives (proactive vs. reactive)"--
A solid, non-technical foundation to help executives and board members understand cyber risk
In the Executive's Guide to Cyber Risk: Securing the Future Today, distinguished information security and data privacy expert Siegfried Moyo delivers an incisive and foundational guidance for executives tasked with making sound decisions regarding cyber risk management. The book offers non-technical, business-side executives with the key information they need to understand the nature of cyber risk and its impact on organizations and their growth.
In the book, readers will find:
- Strategies for leading with foresight (as opposed to hindsight) while maintaining the company’s vision and objectives
- Focused, jargon-free explanations of cyber risk that liken it to any other business risk
- Comprehensive discussions of the fundamentals of cyber risk that enable executive leadership to make well-informed choices
Perfect for chief executives in any functional area, the Executive’s Guide to Cyber Risk also belongs in the libraries of board members, directors, managers, and other business leaders seeking to mitigate the risks posed by malicious actors or from the failure of its information systems.
