Cybersecurity Maturity: Strengthening Resilience in a High-Risk Landscape
While cyber threats are escalating, basic security measures are no longer sufficient. To thrive in this environment, companies require a robust cybersecurity maturity. Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and damaging. 75% of companies expect an increase in cyber risks in 2024. These incidents result in unscheduled downtime, revenue loss, data theft, and even regulatory fines. The average […]
When the Clock Starts: Vendor Risk Under Reg S-P
The first notice will probably show up without any context. An email from a vendor’s security team. A brief message from an account manager. A reference to “unauthorized activity” that’s still under investigation. At that moment, leadership will already be on the clock — whether anyone says so explicitly or not. Under the amended Regulation […]
Reg S-P Readiness Breaks at the Handoff: Mind the Ownership Gaps
Most SEC-regulated firms take Regulation S-P seriously. They invest in safeguards. They rely on experienced teams and trusted vendors. They have policies and tools in place. As the latest amendments to Reg S-P take effect, however, I’m thinking about the early pressure points that are bound to emerge around how programs operate under real conditions. […]
Exam-Ready vs. Tool-Ready: Can Reg S-P Shift Evidence from Risk to Habit?
In conversations about Regulation S-P, a lot of the discussion tends to focus on controls. Whether safeguards are in place. Whether tools are deployed. Whether vendors meet baseline requirements. With Reg S-P now in effect for larger firms and approaching quickly for others, a different question now matters just as much: can your firm explain, […]
Your AI Governance Starter Kit: A CFO’s Checklist for 2026
Over the past year, AI went from a promising concept to something woven into everyday work. It’s also appearing in how bad actors plan and execute attacks. In our December Monthly Intelligence Report, we review how Anthropic uncovered and disrupted the GTG-1002 espionage campaign, where attackers used AI to automate a large share of the intrusion […]
When Your Vendors Use AI: Questions Every CFO Must Ask
AI has settled into the background of most organizations’ daily operations. It triages information, summarizes decisions, and keeps work moving. Your vendors also rely on AI. Across SaaS platforms, service providers, cloud partners, and security tools, AI is increasingly used to process data and automate workflows. As that reliance grows, your risk moves with it. […]
CFO’s Ransomware Resilience Dashboard
Every ransomware incident is a liquidity stress test in disguise. Systems freeze, receivables stall, and the cost of downtime compounds by the hour. Here are six key performance indicators you can use to quantify resilience and tie it to business performance. “When ransomware metrics sit beside liquidity and compliance KPIs, they stop feeling abstract.” – […]
The CFO’s Ransomware Reality Check
Every major ransomware attack freezes operations, stalls receivables, and carries the potential to turn into a cash flow crisis. For CFOs, ransomware is a challenge to your financial resilience. This post covers five financial realities every finance leader should keep in view: Bottom line: Cyber resilience is a financial discipline. CFO-led strategies protect both earnings […]
The CFO’s Ransomware Resilience Framework
Executive Foreword Ransomware is just a cybersecurity issue. It’s a financial leadership stress test. The decisions made in the first 24 hours of an attack determine how quickly an organization can restore operations, protect liquidity, and preserve confidence. This framework reflects the lessons we’ve learned by looking at resilience through a financial lens. It’s built […]
Vulnerability Management Myths: Patch Tuesday Won’t Save You
Vulnerability Management Myths: Why Patch Tuesday Isn’t Enough Organizations have long relied on scheduled patching events—like Microsoft’s renowned “Patch Tuesday”—as their frontline defense in cybersecurity hygiene. Yet, today’s sophisticated cyber threats underscore significant gaps in this traditional approach. Let’s explore some common myths and reveal why continuous vulnerability management is essential for modern cybersecurity. Myth […]