Board Cyber Risk Education
Transformed a public company board's cyber risk oversight from uncertainty to confidence through education and structured reporting.
The Challenge
Following new SEC cyber disclosure requirements, the board was uncomfortable with their ability to provide adequate cyber oversight.
- 1Board members lacked cyber risk literacy
- 2No structured cyber reporting to the board
- 3Uncertainty about SEC cyber disclosure obligations
- 4Risk committee charter didn't address cyber
- 5No framework for evaluating CISO recommendations
Our Approach
Developed a comprehensive board education and reporting program aligned with NACD guidelines.
Board Assessment
Evaluated current board cyber fluency and identified knowledge gaps.
Education Program
Delivered tailored board education sessions on cyber risk fundamentals.
Reporting Framework
Designed quarterly cyber reporting template with board-appropriate metrics.
Charter Updates
Revised risk committee charter to explicitly include cyber oversight.
Ongoing Advisory
Provide ongoing support for board questions and incident briefings.
The Results
The board now has confidence in their cyber oversight with structured processes and clear escalation paths.
For the first time, our board can have meaningful conversations about cyber risk. We're no longer just nodding along—we're actually providing oversight.
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