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Principles for Board Governance of Cyber Risk

Principles for Board Governance of Cyber Risk

This World Economic Forum report, developed with NACD, ISA, and PwC, sets six principles to strengthen board governance of cyber risk. It positions cybersecurity as a strategic enabler, urging boards to understand the economic drivers and impacts of cyber risk, align security with business goals, and embed cyber considerations into organizational design. Boards are advised to incorporate expertise through directors, third-party assessors, and management allies, while fostering systemic resilience through cross-industry and public-private collaboration. By adopting these practices, directors can better manage evolving threats, support trust, and ensure enterprise resilience in an interconnected digital economy.

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