Why New SEC Cyber Rules Promote Accountability and Maturity

Deploying software and hoping it’s “safe enough” isn’t a measurable security strategy. It’s certainly not something that’s going to bode well when the time comes to disclose processes and practices for managing cybersecurity risks. The latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cyber Rules will “require registrants to describe the board of directors’ oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats and management’s role and expertise in assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats.”  
Here’s why I’m optimistic this disclosure requirement begets …

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