White Paper

What the SEC cybersecurity disclosure mandate means for application security

What the SEC cybersecurity disclosure mandate means for application security

Pages 8 Pages

This Dynatrace white paper outlines the implications of the SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure mandate effective December 15, 2023. Public companies must disclose material cyber incidents within four days and describe their risk management strategies annually. It defines “material” events as those affecting reputation, competitiveness, or customer trust—even on third-party systems. It urges organizations to adopt best practices like zero-trust, threat hunting, and continuous monitoring. Executives and security teams must align on materiality definitions, training, and documentation. AI-powered observability platforms are key to meeting compliance and preventing future incidents.

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