Beyond training, CIOs and CISOs must embed security into everyday workflows by providing user-friendly tools and clear guidance. Regular communication, visible leadership and recognition of positive security behaviors can help sustain momentum.
In hybrid environments, CIOs should ensure policies are dynamic and adaptive to evolving threats, enabling employees to work securely without sacrificing productivity. By fostering a sense of shared responsibility and empowering non-technical teams, CIOs can build a resilient culture that extends beyond the IT department.
7. Boards are increasingly holding CIOs accountable for resilience and risk. How can technology leaders communicate complex security risks in business language?
To effectively engage boards, CIOs must translate technical issues into enterprise risks, framing cybersecurity and resilience as a strategic imperative rather than a technical challenge. This involves articulating how exposure to specific threats could affect safety, revenue, reputation, regulatory compliance and operational services. CIOs and CISOs should use clear, non-technical language, supported by real-world scenarios, to illustrate the potential consequences of ineffective controls and the value of resilience investments.
