Cybersecurity is a key corporate governance concern
The security of a company’s data is no longer an IT issue but a key concern for corporate governance, writes Fiona Reynolds of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
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Cybersecurity risk is real and pervasive as demonstrated by recent attacks that have put the frighteners on big banks, web services providers, the NHS and even the US intelligence community.
Threats can emerge from various sources, both internal and external, resulting in data breaches that can negatively impact share price, reputation and loss of trust in the organisation to secure sensitive data, including intellectual property.
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