A tip sheet to help CISOs talk to the board about security needs

Healthcare chief information security officers (CISOs) need to be prepared to have board-level conversations about risk management. CISOs should lead with resilience and manage fear when discussing cybersecurity with the board. Incident response frameworks and understanding the gaps in security measures are important for building resilience. CISOs should focus on the basics, know their audience, put risk in perspective, and advocate for resources to address threats and meet organizational objectives. By integrating security practices and building controls that support business goals, CISOs can create a roadmap to success.