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Why The C-Suite Needs To Take More Responsibility For Data Security...

Continuity Central, Thursday, June 8,2023

Simon Pamplin discusses why data security needs to be high on the c-suite's agenda, mapping data breach repercussions to the c-suite's areas of responsibility and exploring the organizational and personal consequences.

The c-suite's responsibility sits further than just overseeing the management and operations of a company, from financial performance to strategic planning, and risk management. According to the National Association of Corporate Directors, the core responsibilities of the c-suite can be summarised into the following areas:

  • Strategy: developing and approving the company's overall strategic direction and ensuring that it aligns with the company's values and objectives.
  • Financial performance: overseeing the company's financial performance, ensuring that it meets its financial goals and objectives, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Risk management: identifying and assessing the risks associated with the company's operations and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Corporate governance: ensuring that the company adheres to ethical and legal standards, including compliance with regulatory requirements and the protection of shareholder interests.
  • But how does the management and security of data fall into these responsibilities and why?

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