A version of the below excerpted article originally appeared in Security Roundtable.
You’ve been recently elected to the board of an exciting and growing company. As a new board member, you're thrilled to be working with a team focused on data privacy and cybersecurity. However, in the midst of this excitement, it occurs to you: “Am I now a target for cybercriminals? What can I do to ensure the confidential information I have access to is safeguarded and protected?”
Your concerns are valid. As vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia-Pacific at Palo Alto Networks, Sean Duca notes in his recent Security Roundtable article, board members are often targeted for the following reasons:
Despite these risks, Sean points out that asking these key questions can help board members think critically about the safety of their sensitive data:
Cyber hygiene emanates from the top down. As a board member, asking the right questions protects sensitive information and improves the organization’s overall security posture.
Read the rest of Sean Duca’s article at Security Roundtable.
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