The Do's and Don'ts of Reporting to the Board

Too many CISOs are trying to own cyber risks themselves, but it should really be a collaborative issue.

CISOs increasingly are summoned to present to their Boards of Directors. But too often these presentations fail to frame the right topics with the right metrics, says Jacob Olcott, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Bitsight. He offers advice for maximizing the opportunity in front of the Board.

In an interview with ISMG, Jacob Olcott discusses:

• Common challenges security and risk teams face when reporting to the Board.
• Key areas of focus in cybersecurity Board updates.
• The importance of security ratings in reporting cybersecurity to the Board.