The Art of Cyber Risk Oversight

Book excerpt: "All men can see the individual tactics necessary to conquer, but almost no one can see the strategy out of which total victory is evolved." Sun Tzu - The Art of War My objective in writing this book is very clear, I wish to inform a senior business audience on what the cyber risk landscape is comprised of today and what they can do to protect their organisations in developing a cyber risk oversight strategy. Aimed at a very busy audience, I have kept this work as concise and focussed as possible. The book is essentially set out in two sections. The first section outlines what exactly the challenge is from a cyber risk landscape perspective. What are the threats and what are their origins? In writing this book, I have considered myself in dialogue with a board member and therefore refrained from technical terms as much as possible. The second section of the book outlines what you can do. It sets out ten principles of cyber risk oversight. Consider each principle like a strand of rope having its own strength but when twisted together are immensely strong. The answer to cyber risk lies with strategic leadership. Sun Tzu is a 500BC Chinese military strategist who's work "The Art of War" has been used for over two and a half thousand years around the globe to develop military and even business strategy. To reinforce this proven approach, I have aligned the "Ten Principles of Cyber Risk Oversight" with Sun Tzu's lessons so that you can help your organisation develop your cyber risk oversight with military precision. I hope my 25 years of experience in dealing with cyber risk from a military, law enforcement and enterprise perspective will greatly assist you in dealing with the risk to your organisation from cyber related threats. Paul C Dwyer Author