Top Tips for Improving Board Communication Around Security

CISOs and other executives are tasked with keeping the board of directors up-to-date on security-related matters. The board may not require granular details, but whether it’s a report on the company’s overall security posture, an analysis of the current threat landscape, an update to the organization’s threat detection and response plan, or other broad policy matters, there’s a lot to keep the board informed of. And when an organization is subject to regulations like PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, or the GDPR, the board of directors may be hyper-vigilant and want more frequent updates on security and compliance issues to protect the organization’s interests – and avoid costly consequences of non-compliance.

So, whether you’re keeping the board informed of run-of-the-mill security concerns or providing detailed reports on how the company maintains regulatory compliance, improving board communication around security is a top concern for today’s executives.