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The role of the CFO in cybersecurity

The CFO plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by providing financial support and oversight to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. CFOs are responsible for setting budgets, allocating resources, and overseeing financial reporting. They can ensure that the company has adequate resources to invest in cybersecurity and that the investments are appropriate for the company's needs. Know more about the role of the CFO in cybersecuity, inlcuding:

  • CFOs and cybersecurity by the Nnumbers
  • Cybersecurity and the CFO’s fiduciary role
  • The CFO’s duty to manage risk
  • The CFO’s role in protecting systems and data
  • The CFO as buyer-in-chief
  • Why the security team should report to the CFO
  • How the CFO can best execute their Cybersecurity role
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