If A Cyber Attack Hits Tomorrow, Who In Your Company Owns The Risk?
Secure Reading, Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Many organizations invest in security tools, but few clearly define who is responsible when something goes wrong.
Most cyber incidents do not fail because of missing technology. Instead, they fail because responsibility is unclear. When an attack happens, teams scramble to answer basic questions: Who should respond first? Who makes decisions? Who communicates with customers, regulators, or leadership?
In many organizations, cybersecurity sits in a grey zone between IT, leadership, and operations. IT teams manage tools, executives manage risk, and business units manage data. However, without clear ownership, critical decisions slow down during an incident. As a result, attackers gain time, damage spreads, and recovery costs rise.