CULTIVATING a culture of security begins from the top down, with leadership serving as an example for all employees. Effective cybersecurity requires more than just technology and well-trained IT staff; it requires a culture of security that permeates the entire organization. However, such a culture can only be established and sustained through strong leadership. Without the active involvement of senior management, cybersecurity initiatives can falter, leaving the organization vulnerable to attacks.

Previously, we tackled having a people-centric approach in tackling digital threats as well as building a culture of awareness by empowering employees as your first line of defense. While being aware of how we can help our IT departments and effectively train our employees to be cyber-aware is important, it ultimately falls on our leaders to champion and drive cybersecurity initiatives.