In virtually any business situation, communication is key. And for those closely involved in cybersecurity, any misunderstanding, particularly between the cybersecurity team and the C-suite, can result in disaster. For those team leaders, and the Chief Information Security Officer, avoiding these miscommunications can be a challenge, as the technical terminology of security often isn’t well aligned with the business speak of executives and board members, according to an article in Venture Beat.
To help establish this smooth communication, Demetrios Lazarikos, president and cofounder of Blue Lava, recommends establishing a holistic cybersecurity program management (SPM) strategy, centered on reframing cybersecurity in terms understood by business leaders and aligning cybersecurity practices with business’ priorities. This involves two key concepts:
- Demonstrating the link between cybersecurity and revenues, and
- Establishing a consistent language for communication across all areas of the organization.
Through the use of this common language, and business-linked goals, CISOs can better explain both the needs and achievements of their divisions, and the importance of cybersecurity to their companies.
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