Cyber and compliance concerns are now a priority for CEOs and leadership teams. As regulatory pressure increases and cyber threats evolve, businesses must take a structured approach to managing risk and protecting their operations.
In this video, Freeman Clarke CEO Graeme Freeman and our experts share practical insights on managing cyber and compliance concerns, meeting regulatory requirements and strengthening business resilience.
Highlights
The lack of targeted standards in cyber compliance (0:17)
Historically, boards have struggled with the ambiguity of what it truly means to be “cyber compliant.” However, a foundational set of standards is now emerging such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and the NIST framework. These provide a reliable baseline for organisations to ensure their security is fundamentally sound before layering on more complex operational controls.
The cyber security life cycle (1:35)
Cyber security should be viewed as a continuous life cycle rather than a one-off project. This involves a constant rotation of measuring business-specific risks, mitigating identified threats, and periodic re-evaluation. Maintaining this cycle allows the business to demonstrate to the board and external counterparties that a competent program is in place to prevent operational disruption.
Compliance as a commercial enabler (2:21)
Being compliant is distinct from being able to demonstrate compliance. In modern enterprise sales cycles, the ability to prove your security competence is often a prerequisite for winning new business. Large clients and regulatory authorities increasingly demand evidence of robust standards before entering into contracts, making cyber maturity a vital part of the commercial trust discussion.
Managing third-party and supply chain risk (2:44)
As businesses increasingly outsource technology to cloud providers, the definition of the “perimeter” has changed. Leaders must look beyond their own internal controls and verify that their trusted partners are managing risk with the same level of rigour. Ensuring that good risk management practices exist throughout the entire ecosystem is essential to prevent external vulnerabilities from affecting your core operations.
Cyber and compliance concerns require ongoing attention at board level. Organisations that take a structured, proactive approach can reduce risk, strengthen trust with clients and position themselves more competitively in the market.
If you are addressing cyber and compliance concerns, our CIOs, CTOs and CISOs can help you build a clear, practical and effective strategy.