Cybersecurity challenges for organization leaders#
Leadership responsibilities for cybersecurity#
* Establishing a clear and consistent cybersecurity policy * Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards * Designate a cybersecurity manager within the organization * Educate and train all staff on cybersecurity
Risk assessment and vulnerability management#
- Identify critical digital assets (systems, networks, data)
- Perform regular risk analysis
- Prioritize remediation actions based on potential impact
- Implement a vulnerability management process to correct security breaches
Communication and collaboration, to share information on threats and best practices#
- Establish secure communication channels to share sensitive information
- Establish communication protocols with other humanitarian organizations
- Participate in forums to share information on threats and best practices
Strategic investments in cybersecurity to improve cooperation and information sharing capacity#
- Allocate sufficient resources to ensure systems and data protection
- Invest in cybersecurity technologies that are appropriate for the organization's needs
- Evaluate the return on investment of cybersecurity initiatives in terms of risk reduction
Establish cybersecurity governance to foster a culture of security and inter-organizational cooperation#
- Create a cybersecurity committee that includes representatives of the various stakeholders
- Establish procedures for monitoring and controlling cybersecurity measures
- Promote a culture of security and inter-organizational cooperation
- Integrate cybersecurity into the organization's overall strategy