Cyber Guardians: Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity

A comprehensive overview for directors aiming to meet their cybersecurity responsibilities

In  Cyber Guardians: Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity,  veteran cybersecurity advisor Bart McDonough delivers a comprehensive  and hands-on roadmap to effective cybersecurity oversight for directors  and board members at organizations of all sizes. The author includes  real-world case studies, examples, frameworks, and blueprints that  address relevant cybersecurity risks, including the industrialized  ransomware attacks so commonly found in today’s headlines.

In  the book, you’ll explore the modern cybersecurity landscape, legal and  regulatory requirements, risk management and assessment techniques, and  the specific role played by board members in developing and promoting a  culture of cybersecurity. You’ll also find:
Examples of cases in  which board members failed to adhere to regulatory and legal  requirements to notify the victims of data breaches about a  cybersecurity incident and the consequences they faced as a  resultSpecific and actional cybersecurity implementation strategies  written for readers without a technical backgroundWhat to do to prevent a  cybersecurity incident, as well as how to respond should one occur in  your organization
A practical and accessible resource for board  members at firms of all shapes and sizes, Cyber Guardians is relevant  across industries and sectors and a must-read guide for anyone with a  stake in robust organizational cybersecurity.