In a world where cybercrime has increased, boards with a mission face a number of challenges to achieve their goals. Effective communication and a strong relationship between board members are therefore critical to ensuring the long-term success and longevity of an organization.
The heightened focus on cybersecurity and the growing regulatory requirements place pressure on board secretaries, general counsels, and chief information security officers (CISOs) to improve board member communications. Despite their best efforts many governance experts struggle to keep board communications safe and organized. It is not uncommon for sensitive internal governance communications are sent via unsecure channels of communication, such as personal emails. This exposes organizations to data breaches and regulatory penalties.
To avoid this to avoid this, it is vital for CISOs to implement solutions for board management that facilitate group and private communication and collaboration. This includes implementing software for board portals that is mobile-friendly and easy to use. It also requires the use of video conferencing tools that allow for reliable and secure virtual meetings. Instant messaging platforms and document collaboration tools are important for facilitation of efficient and collaborative interactions between board members.
CISOs must also provide their reports in a professional manner to the board to communicate the importance of cybersecurity to the bottom line. Instead of saying that there is an increased chance of a cyber-attack or a breach that could cost an organization X dollars. This helps to place the issue in a context and helps to have a more productive conversation around how to proceed.
