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5 Ways Corporate Boards Can Support CISOs In 2025

SC Media, Monday, April 21st, 2025

The CISO role has evolved significantly in recent years, transitioning from a technical position to a crucial business leadership role that helps organizations reduce not just cyber risk, but overall business risk. The industry can't achieve one without the other.

A cyberattack can cost thousands, if not millions, in financial damages, disrupt operations, and severely damage a company's brand and reputation. This can set an organization back for years, with effects felt long after resolution. As a result, the CISO's role has become multifaceted, charged with both protecting a company and helping it make good business and product decisions based on a complex risk profile.

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