Disconnect between cyber teams and management highlighted in report

Regional News

Trellix has revealed a widening gap between cybersecurity professionals and senior management when it comes to cybersecurity. Its research found that 42% of UAE cybersecurity professionals believe that the board doesn’t pay sufficient attention to digital security issues.

The research also found: n 89% of UAE cybersecurity professionals agree there is a welldefined ownership of cyber risk at board and management level. n 26% of respondents say cybersecurity is not considered a priority by C-suite/board level which is creating challenges. n 67% say regular discussions on cybersecurity are had between cyber teams and management. n 34% say it typically reports to the board within one hour following a significant attack or incident. n 19% confess it may take a couple of days or longer to report incidents to senior management.

Adam Philpott, Chief Revenue Officer, at

Trellix, said: “Ownership is not enough if it doesn’t translate into action. Creating a culture of cybersecurity across the organisation needs to be a priority on the board’s agenda today.

“The tone from the top must be conducive to robust cybersecurity management and so the board and cybersecurity experts need to find a common data-language to understand and discuss cyber risks, how to manage them and the board’s role in prioritising a strong security posture across the business.” trellix.com