Equipping board members for effective cyber governance

Cyber insurance has a hugely important part to play in cyber risk management, but is by no means a panacea. New research points to a fast-growing risk that boards need to be aware of: shareholder litigation.

It's no secret that UK government views the board's role in cyber resilience as absolutely fundamental, and this week it issued its starkest call to action yet.

I first learnt about the role of the board of directors as part of my MBA, including their significant influence on organisational culture. Now as a board member myself, I see the human side to this, with a group of people in a meeting, soon to be assisted by an AI tool, discussing and agreeing on matters summarised in the board papers. As board members we have a key role in shaping organisational culture, and building a culture focused on learning, collaboration, and taking