Cyber security, communication and risk management

It is clear that the level and type of threat that managers in organizations are being confronted with are increasing in degree of severity and complexity, and as such, more needs to be done as regards managing internal security, developing a robust security umbrella with partner organizations, and liaising with government law enforcement representatives. Individual managers may not necessarily be aware of how vulnerable the organization is to various forms of cyber attack and need to work as a team in order to develop an intelligence focus that underpins the cyber security operation. This article puts forward the idea that risk management and security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders and guidance is provided as regards what senior management need to do in order to communicate more effectively with various organizational stakeholders. In order to be effective, it is suggested that security and intelligence activities are synchronized and grounded in a business continuity management planning process