C-suite to cyber pros: Try and tone down the technical jargon
ITPro, Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
CISO's complain executives don't understand cyber-related issues, but clear communication from both sides is critical to creating an aligned security culture
A communication gap between executives, board members, and security professionals is leaving security businesses vulnerable, new research suggests.
The importance of having a robust security strategy means cyber is a board-level issue, but a new study from Dynatrace found executive engagement in security is limited by a lack of understanding.
70% of C-suite executives polled by the firm said security teams often talk about security issues using overly technical language without providing a clear business context. This, the study noted, is exacerbating traditional communication gaps between board-level executives and the security function.