Sie sind mit Cybersicherheitsrisiken konfrontiert. Wie helfen Sie nicht-technischen Stakeholdern, die finanziellen Auswirkungen zu erfassen?

Don't underestimate the cost of a cyberattack. Share real-life stories of companies that paid a big price. Use numbers and charts to show the financial damage. Address any concerns your stakeholders have and offer solutions to protect your company. Remember, a clear and scary picture can convince people to take action.

ACCURACY IS KEY Many companies and professionals out there claim they can calculate the potential financial impact of cybersecurity risks. What they fail to provide is the duality of both worlds: Cybersecurity AND financial modelling capabilities. In my experience with my clients, and by providing these type of services within my organization, you must involve both teams from the client side, and from your own team side. Good luck!

Emphasize risk quantification, such as using risk scores or metrics from tools like Trend Vision One, which calculate the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity events. This approach enables stakeholders to understand how risks translate into potential financial losses, making it easier for them to prioritize investments in cybersecurity. Furthermore, integrating frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) into the discussion can help establish a clear, structured approach to managing these risks. The CSF’s focus on outcomes and governance can bridge the gap between technical assessments and business decision-making, ensuring that cybersecurity is aligned with organizational goals

Security spends most of its time mitigating cyber risks. We reduce our organization’s exposure to these risks by implementing technologies, processes and ensuring we have the right expertise and skillset. We can also (1) accept cyber risks or at least tolerate some degree of them; (2) transfer risk by acquiring cyber insurance as an example and (3) avoid cyber risk(s). Begin with determining what assets are worth protecting, move to evaluating their exposure to threats, and then develop/leverage a consistent rubric for determining likelihood and impact. This process aligns technical execution with non-technical and well-established risk management standards so that we are rationalizing our security efforts in the language of business.