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Recent data breaches in South Africa have caused losses of up to $20 million, yet only 29% of organizations plan to boost cybersecurity budgets in 2025. A recent PWC survey highlights critical concerns like cloud threats, data breaches, and reputational damage. With 66% of companies prioritizing risk reduction and 68% viewing cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, the need for stronger defenses has never been clearer. #cybersecurity #securityresilience #cybersecuritybudget

In our recent post, we touched on the UK government's Code of Practice on cybersecurity governance, shedding light on the pressing need to enhance board awareness of cybersecurity, especially considering that only 3% of UK boards have a dedicated cybersecurity expert. Expanding on the Code of Practice, Infosecurity Magazine published an insightful article in January, giving a good overview of the Code and breaking down its key components. As cyber threats continue to evolve and pose significant risks to businesses, boardrooms must be well-equipped to address these challenges effectively. By engaging with authoritative resources like the Infosecurity Magazine article, board members can gain valuable insights and make informed decisions to enhance their organisation's cyber resilience. Worth a read: https://lnkd.in/eVQU8gvj

CPX 2024 explored the changing role of the CISO and what happens when security leaders don't communicate security well enough... https://lnkd.in/eGKEqGqc What major #cybersecurity trends will the CISOs debate at #CPX2025? Register here to find out: https://lnkd.in/eQH2b8UW

CPX 2024 explored the changing role of the CISO and what happens when security leaders don't communicate security well enough... https://lnkd.in/g7t7HC2G What major #cybersecurity trends will the CISOs debate at #CPX2025? Register here to find out: https://lnkd.in/gYwqVHF6

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱’𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 Adding a chief information security officer to a board is a popular move, but it’s not enough to improve cyber resilience. Learn how to raise an entire board’s security acumen. https://lnkd.in/eQMRVKmg #DigitalTrust #CISO #CyberResilience #CyberRisk #Cybersecurity

The role of Chief Information Security Officer (or #CISO) has become indispensable to modern business. In the latest blog article from Head of MSP at Mint Group, Mohamed Osman, we explore what will be expected from these high-value individuals in 2024. Read more to learn some handy tips on maximising #cybersecurity in an ever-changing digital landscape: https://hubs.li/Q02nFCMJ0 #CreateTomorrow #CIO #Security #InfoSec

First, boards are supposed to act as a collective. Unlike management teams, which rely on individual accountability, boards ideally act as a single unit to achieve consensus on issues like strategy, risk, and governance. Boards make decisions collectively, and each member shares collective accountability. No individual board member should act independently, and each member should have the skills to contribute more broadly to the work of the board.

*One CISO Can’t Fill Your #Board’s #Cybersecurity Gaps* Instead of just delegating understanding cybersecurity risks to one board member by recruiting a CISO, boards should elevate their own collective knowledge and expertise https://lnkd.in/dAcd8Riy

Experts Share Tips on Implementing Key Federal Cyber Mandates - BankInfoSecurity.com: Experts Share Tips on Implementing Key Federal Cyber Mandates  BankInfoSecurity.com #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

CPX 2024 explored the changing role of the CISO and what happens when security leaders don't communicate security well enough... https://lnkd.in/gZTj7P8C What major #cybersecurity trends will the CISOs debate at #CPX2025? Register here to find out: https://lnkd.in/gmcSkSdW