Tag: cybersecurity
Investors should push companies on cybersecurity, warns expert
Conference launches with a warning that institutional investors should be pushing companies to up their game on cybersecurity.
EU launches fintech action plan to support business
The European Commission has introduced a financial technology (fintech) action plan in a bid to become a centre of innovation for new technologies.
Investors more concerned than CEOs about cybersecurity
New research into the concerns of CEOs and investors emphasises the “contrast between internal and external perspectives on business”.
Boards must improve tech knowledge as “adaptation is critical” for future
Boards must step up technology and innovation knowledge to govern their business, while the CFO must develop their role in IT risk management, says accounting body ACCA.
Why directors should learn to love cybersecurity
It’s time for boards to take control of their organisations’ cybersecurity at a time when the threat to data security has never been so severe.
European Commission unveils comprehensive industrial policy strategy
Cybersecurity, cross-border data flows and tougher protection of the environment are among the priorities in the new EU industrial policy.
US boards prepare for contact with activist shareholders
Almost three-quarters of boards are preparing for an approach from activist shareholders, while more than a quarter report that they have had contact with an activist in the past year, according to the Deloitte Board Practices Survey.
Intelligence chief calls on boardrooms to act on cybersecurity
The head of GCHQ, the UK intelligence centre, says boardrooms have failed to grasp the risk from cyber-threats.
Do company boards need an expert in cybersecurity and technology?
Cybersecurity is at the top of boardroom agendas. Stephen Bonner of Deloitte asks whether boards need a member who is a dedicated cyber expert.
IT leaders and board members split over responsibility for cybersecurity
Research reveals disparity over who is responsible in the event of an attack on company IT systems.