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Cybersecurity is important. In talking to executives, it would be hard to imagine someone disputing that statement based on today’s climate. Experts estimate that the 2017 Equifax breach cost the company $439 million. It’s believed that Target lost $292 million as a result of its 2015 breach. CISOs and CEOs have their jobs threatened by failures to have adequate security.
While cybersecurity may be every executive’s job, there is frustration at every level of the corporation while trying to make progress. Ask any gathering of executives on the topic of security and there will be plenty of stories shared about having too much security or not enough.
Everyone agrees that security is important. The majority of the friction among the C-suite is about how to translate that sentiment into what a company should do about it.
Whether you are a CISO, CEO, another team member or someone interested in promoting security among your leadership team, there are a few key principles to keep in mind when attempting to effectively promote a cybersecurity culture at your company.
Make It About People
Security seems like it should be job No. 1. But in reality, it is not. Is quality job No. 1? Is growing the company? Realize that there are many objectives contending for attention. Appreciate that even though there are common goals, people have their own goals and interests that may not line up with yours.
Read more: Fostering A Culture Of Cybersecurity
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