Cybersecurity for boards: oversight you can defend
Regulators expect the management body to understand and oversee cyber risk, not delegate it. IRM-Advisors helps directors ask the right questions, read security reporting critically and rehearse a crisis before one happens.
- Pricing
- Fixed price, quoted after a 30-minute scoping call.
Who it is for
- Boards of directors and audit or risk committees
- Executive committees of regulated firms
- Founders preparing a board for investors or a licence application
What you receive
- A board cyber briefing tailored to your sector and threats
- A cyber risk appetite statement and tolerances
- Board-level KRI and reporting design
- Director training with practical case studies
- A crisis tabletop exercise with debrief and action plan
- An independent second opinion on management’s security reporting
How it works
- InterviewShort interviews with the chair, CEO and risk owners to understand concerns.
- BriefA focused session on the threats and obligations that apply to you.
- EquipRisk appetite, reporting format and the questions directors should ask.
- RehearseA tabletop exercise on a realistic scenario, such as ransomware or a data leak.
Daniel Anastasi holds the IMD Board Director Diploma (IMD Business School, Lausanne), is a member of the Institute of Directors (UK) and is pursuing a DBA research degree at Henley Business School (UK) on boards of directors, AI and cybersecurity.
Relevant credentials
Frequently asked questions
Why should the board be involved in cybersecurity?
Cyber incidents can stop operations, trigger regulatory reporting and damage reputation. NIST CSF 2.0 added a Govern function, and DORA makes the management body of EU financial entities responsible for ICT risk.
What is a cyber tabletop exercise?
A facilitated discussion in which executives work through a simulated incident. It tests decisions, communication and escalation without touching live systems.
Can sessions be held in French?
Yes. Sessions are available in French and English.
Discuss your situation in a 30-minute call. No preparation needed.
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