How CISOs Can Secure Board Communication

In a world where cybercrime has increased boards with a mission face a number of challenges to achieve their goals. Effective secure board communication communication and a strong relationship between board members are crucial to the long-term success and longevity of an organization.

General attorneys, Board secretaries and chief information security officials (CISOs) who are under increasing pressure to improve communication with board members due to the increased emphasis on cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, must do more. Sadly, despite the all efforts many governance professionals struggle to keep board communications safe and organized. This is why it’s not uncommon for sensitive internal governance communications to be transmitted through insecure communication channels — such as personal email which can put organizations at risk of security breaches and regulatory penalties.

To avoid this to avoid this, it is vital for CISOs to implement solutions for board management which facilitate private and group collaboration and communication. This includes using software for boards that is mobile-friendly and easy to use. Video conferencing tools are also needed to guarantee reliable and secure virtual meetings. Instant messaging platforms and collaboration tools for documents are vital to enable efficient and collaborative interactions between board members.

In addition, CISOs should present their reports to the board using business language and terminology to ensure that they convey the importance of cybersecurity issues to the company’s bottom line. For instance, instead of saying that there is a high chance of a breach say that it will cost the company X dollars. This helps make the issue more concrete and helps to have a more productive discussion about the best way to proceed.