Board Cybersecurity: Moving from Risky Preferences to Sound Policy

Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise and becoming increasingly more advanced. As a result, it is in the best interest of corporate boards and their organizations to prioritize the security of their communications. Despite a recent rise in awareness and education, however, boards still struggle to stay on top of cybersecurity and risk issues, both across their companies and in their own activities. Boards should incorporate cybersecurity strategies and regulations into their guidelines, for a complete understanding of what is and is not acceptable to communicate and download, with whom, and most importantly, how. In this White Paper, we will discuss:

• How to make secure communications part of board governance
• Smart protocol for receiving and sending messages
• Implementing secure storage practices
• Encouraging adherence among the board