cyber security Archives - CFO

Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021

Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021

Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2020

Boards Push Insurers to Quantify Cyber Risks

Risk Management

Boards Push Insurers to Quantify Cyber Risks

But the insurance industry is in its infancy on cyber and is too focused on pushing products.

By David Katz | October 31, 2016

Making Cybersecurity a Business Function Poses Challenges

Making Cybersecurity a Business Function Poses Challenges

CFOs must collaborate with chief information security officers, as the challenges have their roots in areas beyond the cybersecurity domain.

By Elon Kaplan | June 29, 2016

Listen: Cyber Threats and the Problem of Sharing

Listen: Cyber Threats and the Problem of Sharing

A new law lets the private sector and the government share data about cybersecurity risks, but are companies wiling to participate?

By CFO Staff | March 14, 2016

Cyber Risk Demands All Hands on Deck: Proofpoint CFO

Cyber Risk Demands All Hands on Deck: Proofpoint CFO

A finance chief brings his engineering background to bear on spear-phishing and other cybersecurity risks.

By David Katz | February 10, 2016

How to Detect, Assess, and Manage Cyber Security

How to Detect, Assess, and Manage Cyber Security

CFO's top 10 cyber security stories from 2015.

By Alexander Johnson | January 4, 2016

CFO Strategy and C-Suite Success

Growth Strategies

CFO Strategy and C-Suite Success

A look into the challenges senior finance executives will face in the near-future, and how to turn disruption into opportunity.

By Kerry Maruna | December 7, 2015

Survey Finds Execs Bullish About Dealmaking

Survey Finds Execs Bullish About Dealmaking

Ernst & Young says a record 75% of U.S. firms are planning to pursue deals in the next year but executives are proceeding judiciously.

By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2015

Beware ‘Starving’ Cyber Risk Budgets, CFOs Warned

Risk & Compliance

Beware ‘Starving’ Cyber Risk Budgets, CFOs Warned

Board involvement in cybersecurity surges, according to a new study.

By David Katz | October 16, 2015

Everything the Finance Exec Needs to Know About Cyber Security

Corporate Finance

Everything the Finance Exec Needs to Know About Cyber Security

Many CFOs are being called upon to help promote cybersecurity and identify threats.

By Alexander Johnson | October 7, 2015

Don’t Overlook Data Security Issues In M&A Deals

Don’t Overlook Data Security Issues In M&A Deals

How to assess whether your acquisition target is prepared to deal with and defend against a data breach.

By Mary A. Chaput | July 29, 2015

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

You don't have to know the technical details, but it's important to grasp big-picture issues so you can discuss them with key stakeholders.

By Kate Fazzini | June 9, 2015

SEC Suggests, But Doesn’t Require, Full Disclosure of All Cybersecurity Risks

SEC Suggests, But Doesn’t Require, Full Disclosure of All Cybersecurity Risks

Even possible threats that aren't material should be reported, the commission advises.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 8, 2015

House OKs Bill to Promote Sharing of Hacking Data

House OKs Bill to Promote Sharing of Hacking Data

Companies would be protected from liability for cyber-security lapses if they share information on attacks or threats.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 23, 2015

Raytheon Buying Cyber-Security Firm Websense

Raytheon Buying Cyber-Security Firm Websense

The defense contractor aims to bring "defense-grade" cyber-security solutions to enterprises and government assets.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 20, 2015