Cybersecurity Governance is the set of responsibilities, practices and processes exercised by an organization’s leadership to provide oversight of the cybersecurity program to ensure objectives are achieved, manage risks and verify resources are used responsibly in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity governance helps ensure cybersecurity operations align with overall business goals and legal/regulatory requirements. Core cybersecurity governance functions involves:
A strong cybersecurity governance function can help create a culture of security awareness, ensures compliance and supports resilience against evolving cyber threats.