CIO OPINION
KPIs to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity programmes and driving continuous improvement .
The importance of collaboration between IT and the C-suite in managing cyber risks is highlighted in the research . According to the survey , only 34 % of complete respondents believe that their IT and security teams have complete visibility into the cyber risks faced by their organisations . This indicates a gap in communication and collaboration between IT teams and the C-suite .
Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of IT and security teams ; it requires a collaborative effort across the entire organisation , including the C-suite . The report emphasises the need for open communication channels and regular interactions between IT teams and the C-suite to ensure that cybersecurity risks are properly understood , assessed , and addressed at the highest level of the organisation .
The research report also highlights the importance of investing in advanced email security technologies to mitigate cyber risks . According to the survey , 70 % of respondents believe that their organisations are moderately to extremely vulnerable to emailbased attacks .
However , only 51 % of respondents have deployed advanced email security technologies , such as DMARC , Domain-based Message Authentication , Reporting , and Conformance , SPF , Sender Policy Framework , and DKIM , DomainKeys Identified Mail , to protect against email spoofing and impersonation attacks .
This indicates that there is a significant gap in the adoption of advanced email security technologies , which are crucial in preventing email-based attacks . The C-suite should prioritise investments in robust email security solutions that leverage advanced technologies to detect and block sophisticated threats , such as phishing , ransomware , and BEC attacks .
The C-suite should actively seek input from IT and security teams , and IT teams should provide relevant information in a clear and concise manner that resonates with the C-suite ’ s strategic priorities .
This includes regular assessments of the organisation ’ s email security posture , staying updated with the latest threat intelligence , and implementing necessary measures to protect against emerging threats . p
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