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by Bart R. McDonough (Author)
A comprehensive overview for directors aiming to meet their cybersecurity responsibilities
In Cyber Guardians: Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity, veteran cybersecurity advisor Bart McDonough delivers a comprehensive and hands-on roadmap to effective cybersecurity oversight for directors and board members at organizations of all sizes. The author includes real-world case studies, examples, frameworks, and blueprints that address relevant cybersecurity risks, including the industrialized ransomware attacks so commonly found in today's headlines.
In the book, you'll explore the modern cybersecurity landscape, legal and regulatory requirements, risk management and assessment techniques, and the specific role played by board members in developing and promoting a culture of cybersecurity. You'll also find:
- Examples of cases in which board members failed to adhere to regulatory and legal requirements to notify the victims of data breaches about a cybersecurity incident and the consequences they faced as a result
- Specific and actional cybersecurity implementation strategies written for readers without a technical background
- What to do to prevent a cybersecurity incident, as well as how to respond should one occur in your organization
A practical and accessible resource for board members at firms of all shapes and sizes, Cyber Guardians is relevant across industries and sectors and a must-read guide for anyone with a stake in robust organizational cybersecurity.
Front Jacket
Cybersecurity remains an urgent concern for businesses of all sizes as the risks posed by a potential attack continue to rise. The consequences of an industrialized ransomware attack--as well as other types of cybersecurity breaches--can be profound, leading to financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences and costs for companies, directors, and officers alike.
In Cyber Guardians: Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity, veteran cloud and on-premises IT security advisor Bart McDonough delivers a comprehensive guide for board members seeking to fulfil their duties in cybersecurity oversight. Written for those without a technical background, this book outlines the contemporary cybersecurity landscape, legal and regulatory requirements, the importance of risk management and assessment, and the particular role played by board members in developing and promoting a culture of cybersecurity.
The author includes real-world case studies and examples of cybersecurity incidents, including those in which data breach notification laws were violated and the involvement of boards of directors in those cases. You'll learn what to do--and what not to do--both to prevent a data or cybersecurity incident and how to respond should one occur.
Cyber Guardians guides you on how to formulate a proactive, robust approach to cybersecurity, helping you design a program uniquely suited to your firm's needs. You'll gain insights on adhering to specific regulatory mandates--including the FTC Act, CCPA, GDPR, and SEC regulations--while evaluating the potency of your current cybersecurity infrastructure.
A must-read resource for board members at companies of all sizes and in any industry, Cyber Guardians will also prove invaluable to technical professionals seeking to understand the directorial perspective on cybersecurity.
Back Jacket
AN EASY-TO-READ BLUEPRINT FOR CONTEMPORARY CYBERSECURITY THAT RESPONDS TO TODAY'S MOST URGENT RISKS
Cyber Guardians: Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity is an insightful and comprehensive discussion of how to apply contemporary cybersecurity best practices to companies of all shapes and sizes. In the book, veteran cybersecurity advisor Bart McDonough walks you through how to fulfil your directorial responsibilities as a board member at an organization with respect to IT and data security.
Written specifically for those without an extensive technical background, the book teaches you the current cybersecurity landscape, the legal and regulatory requirements you're bound by, and the importance of risk management and assessments in the maintenance of responsible cybersecurity policies and frameworks. It also includes real-world case studies and examples of cybersecurity done right and wrong, demonstrating the consequences to organizations and board members of failing to comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
Cyber Guardians is the intuitive and practical guide that officers, directors, and managers across organizations of any size have been seeking, paving the way towards responsible cybersecurity, without compromising accessibility.
Author Biography
BART R. McDONOUGH, the CEO and Founder of Agio, uses his extensive 20-plus years of IT and cybersecurity expertise to decode complex cybersecurity subjects, establishing him as a reliable resource for clients. His acclaimed book Cyber Smart provides a user-friendly guide to navigating the intricate landscape of cybersecurity for professionals and families alike. In addition to his role as a strategic cybersecurity advisor to boards, McDonough has also contributed valuable insights and perspectives as a member of several boards. Throughout his notable career, he has offered expert cybersecurity counsel to some of the world's premier money managers. Bart received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and his Master's degree from Yale University.
