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The role of human firewall training in a CTO’s strategy

Architecting a robust cybersecurity ecosystem: How to create a synergistic relationship between technology and your workforce. As a CTO or Head of IT, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring the seamless integration of technology and security measures. The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, demanding a more proactive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Human firewall training is part of the answer. In addition to advanced technical solutions, the human aspect – your human firewall – plays a critical role in reinforcing your organisation’s defences. This article discusses the importance of a human firewall in a CTO’s cybersecurity strategy, focusing on […]

Strengthen your operations: Cyber awareness in business continuity

How cultivating cyber-awareness in your workforce can bolster operational efficiency and safeguard your organisation’s assets As a COO or Senior Operations professional, you know that efficient, secure operations are vital for your organisation’s success. Cybersecurity is a key responsibility, and increasing cyber threats requires a comprehensive approach. While technology is indispensable, the human firewall – your employees – is equally crucial in ensuring the smooth running of your business. This article will explore the importance of the human firewall in maintaining business continuity and operational efficiency. The human firewall: A pillar of business continuity A resilient human firewall can minimize […]

How a CEO lost €42 million and his job after a cyber-attack

Let’s look at one of the most notorious cyber-attacks of all time. The 2016 phishing email sent to aerospace manufacturer FACC. We’ll explore how it all went down, the impact on the company, and what happened to the people involved. The attack was a whale-phishing email scam known as a ‘fake president’ attack. In a phishing scam, hackers send numerous generic emails to random individuals hoping to trick them into revealing personal information. Spear-phishing is more targeted, with cybercriminals sending personalised messages to specific individuals to gain access to sensitive data. Whaling, on the other hand, targets high-level executives or […]

Ten operational clean-ups after a cyber attack

Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of an organisation. Cyber attacks cause disruption. So while Ops may not action the technical response, they are responsible for employees, customer service and compliance during recovery. The response and recovery after a cyber attack must be a joint effort between the IT and Operations departments. When we asked over 120 IT leaders, “Cyber attacks on my organisation are an issue because…” their view was that disruption to operations was the most significant issue (42%). So it appears IT and Operations can agree on the damage. The role of the Operations Manager […]

Operations team hit hardest by 2023 cyber-attacks

People often talk about the cost of a cyber-attack, but our research shows that disruption to operations is the biggest pain. In addition, CEOs and CTOs will be leaning heavily on their COO colleague to solve other challenges. The new year brings new thinking. The direct cost of cyber-attacks is far better managed than ever before. Some companies now have cyber insurance, and technologies such as Extended Detection & Response ensure many attacks can be identified early and fixed automatically at a relatively low cost. But in the modern world, being offline for just two hours can seem like a […]

The role of the CFO in preventing nasty cyber shocks

The role of the CFO is rapidly evolving, expanding in scope, requiring new capabilities, and demanding greater collaboration with C-suite peers. CFOs influence more functions; procurement, investor relations, M&A’s, digitisation, enterprise and digital transformation. Plus, cyber security. The intersection between finance and strategy is more acute than ever, and many CFOs emphasise linking finance and strategy in the budgeting cycle. Resource and capital allocation will become important topics on CFOs’ agendas in the next 12 to 24 months. (McKinsey) It’s no longer just about number-crunching and accountancy. CFOs have a key responsibility to work with their Board to create an […]