The Ecosystem: Why Partners/Players Must Come Together To Achieve Digital Transformation

Humans have an intense need to control our environment. It’s evolutionary, central to survival even. But it is often the case that one of our greatest strengths can also prove to be one of our greatest weaknesses. It was true in ancient times, and it is no less true in the age of digital transformation, with too many companies and individuals reluctant to share data or transformational capabilities due to a lack of understanding and fear of losing control and position. I call this “digital territorialism.”

7 Pressing Cybersecurity Questions Boards Need to Ask

Summary. Boards have a unique role in helping their organizations manage cybersecurity threats. They do not have day to day management responsibility, but they do have oversight and fiduciary responsibility. Don’t leave any questions about critical vulnerabilities for tomorrow. Asking the smart questions at your next board meeting might just prevent a breach from becoming a total disaster.

In this article we offer 7 questions to ask to make sure your board understands how cybersecurity is being managed by your organization. Simply asking these questions will also raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity, and the need to prioritize action.

10 Cyber Attacks in 2021 Cost $600M With 40,000 Businesses Put at Risk

In just 10 cyber incidents last year, over $600 million in cash was stolen or taken as ransom, tens of millions of citizen records stolen, 40,000 businesses’ IT operations put at risk, one billion airline passenger details compromised and at least one bank was effectively shut down for over a week, according to Tokio Marine HCC International’s (TMHCCI) second annual Cyber Incidents Report.