Accountability for Cyber Risk Management: A Critical Imperative for C-Suite Executives and Board Members

Accountability for Cyber Risk Management: A Critical Imperative for C-Suite Executives and Board Members

It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one’s acts.— Mahatma GandhiIntroductionAccording to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “accountability” is “the quality or state of being accountable, especially an obligation or willingness to accept...
A Wake-Up Call for Healthcare Executives and Board Members

A Wake-Up Call for Healthcare Executives and Board Members

First, do no harm. —HippocratesIntroductionCybersecurity has become an essential aspect of modern healthcare, not just a concern for the IT department. Chapter 1 of  Stop the Cyber Bleeding: What Healthcare Executives and Board Members Must Know About Enterprise Cyber...
From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary  – A Personal Story About CIO Evolution Parallels, with Career Advice

From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – A Personal Story About CIO Evolution Parallels, with Career Advice

It’s like deja-vu all over again.—Yogi BerraIntroductionI’ve discussed the CISO role evolving “From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary” in two previous articles. One was entitled “From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary—Yogi Berra,” and it refers to the quote...
Thinking Clearly About Risk Assessments

Thinking Clearly About Risk Assessments

If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask.– Albert EinsteinIntroductionThere are few Einsteins out there for solving the problem of establishing, implementing,...
From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Top 5 Actions

From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Top 5 Actions

From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Top 5 Actions“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese ProverbIn my recent post, From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary- Yogi Berra, I presented a case for change in...
From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Top 5 Actions

From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Yogi Berra

From Cyber Guardian to Boardroom Luminary – Yogi BerraIt’s like deja-vu, all over again.—Yogi Berra[1]IntroductionI recently delivered the keynote at an ISC2 Spotlight event focused on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). The title of my talk...