How to Effectively Communicate Top Cybersecurity Metrics to the Board

Effective cybersecurity reporting is more important than ever for CISOs, CIOs, and other security leaders in today’s complex threat landscape. Reporting isn’t just about sharing data; it’s about translating technical realities into business-relevant insights that inform strategic decisions. Yes, the SEC Cybersecurity Reporting Rule and NIST CSF 2.0 codify leadership collaboration and reporting into security operations, but Board reporting is more than just a tick on a checklist. Cybersecurity Board reporting can transform security operations from a technical necessity to a core business enabler. This blog explores the cycle of cyber risk management, why reporting is integral to its success, and how to contextualize cyber risk in financial terms to engage board members and executives using CyberStrong.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from CyberSaint Blog authored by Maahnoor Siddiqui. Read the original post at: https://www.cybersaint.io/blog/top-cybersecurity-metrics-for-the-board