To remain efficient and competitive, today’s businesses are hyperconnected, increasing their attack surface and making them more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. The pace of digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies exacerbate cyber threats, adding even more pressure on organizations already facing significant challenges.
Adopting a proactive and structured cybersecurity strategy is the best way to protect against threats and manage them effectively. However, according to PwC's latest "Global Digital Trust Insights" survey, only 2% of respondents have taken steps to improve their cyber resilience, despite cybersecurity being at the top of their business priorities.
The challenge is significant: how can this be achieved, and who should be entrusted with this complex yet critical responsibility?
Faced with increasing attack surfaces and multiplying risks—from disruptions to critical systems to data breaches or losses—the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is evolving. Traditionally a technical role focused on system security, the CISO has become a strategic partner contributing to the organization’s broader goals.
Just as workplace health and safety have been recognized by manufacturing companies over the years as closely tied to overall performance, cybersecurity is not solely the domain of a single person or department.
The CISO's primary responsibility is to safeguard corporate data from internal and external threats. While they are not solely responsible for assets and systems—which should be protected through a collaborative effort among all company leaders—the CISO is the cornerstone of risk management and regulatory compliance. Their role is essential in building trust with clients and stakeholders.
The responsibilities of a CISO are vast and primarily include:
To fulfill their mission, CISOs must communicate and collaborate effectively with company executives—both to inform them of organizational risks and to participate in strategic decisions that could impact risk management and incident response. The introduction of new technologies or systems, the addition of a new supplier to the supply chain, or entering a new market are all factors that must be assessed to maintain organizational cyber resilience.
Despite the exponential rise in cyber threats, 90% of companies worldwide recognize their cybersecurity deficiencies, and the skills gap continues to widen. According to an (ISC)²study on the global cybersecurity workforce, there is a shortfall of over 4.8 million professionals globally to bolster companies’ cyber resilience.
In this context, outsourcing cybersecurity management to a third party is an effective strategy to address the talent shortage while enhancing organizational resilience. Whether identifying your priorities or gaps, establishing an action plan, drafting a security policy, meetingsector-specific compliance requirements, preparing for incidents, or developing business continuity plan, Cysca's experts are here to meet your needs—while respecting your expectations and budget.
