From the course: Program Management for Cybersecurity Managers: From Planning to Cross-Functional Coordination

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Executive and BOD support

Executive and BOD support

From the course: Program Management for Cybersecurity Managers: From Planning to Cross-Functional Coordination

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Executive and BOD support

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- [Narrator] Supporting your board of directors is a cornerstone of effective cybersecurity program management. Your board cares most about three questions. Are we competitive, are we legal, and are we safe? These questions are answered by your governance risk and compliance function, also known as GRC. Let's explore how your program supports each one. Corporate governance is how your company makes decisions and maintains accountability. Your program supports it by protecting reputation and shareholder value. Governance also includes budget benchmarking. Answering the question, are we spending what our peers are spending on cybersecurity? Enterprise Risk Management means identifying and managing uncertainties that could derail your business goals. Which cyber risks keep your board members awake at night? Compliance is meeting an obligation to someone else. Cybersecurity is your ongoing ability to protect your own digital assets. I want you to help your board understand the difference…

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