Boards seek cybersecurity risk experience.

PositionCYBERSECURITY - Brief article

Experience overseeing cybersecurity risk is increasingly in demand in the boardroom, according to a key finding of the 2014 "What Directors Think" survey report. In fact, the report shows information technology expertise is the fourth most-desired attribute for new corporate board members, following only financial expertise, industry expertise, and CEO experience.

The survey of nearly 600 corporate directors revealed that 20% of directors are not confident their board understands the many facets of cybersecurity risk. According to a press release about the report, "Overall, boards indicated they were confident in their ability to monitor cyber risks; however, about 40% acknowledged there was room to...

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