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.

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.