Cyber security accountability gap among execs is growing

The accountability gap in the world of cyber security is growing, according to new research that has been carried out by Tanium and the NASDAQ.

It found that 40 per cent of executives reported not feeling responsible for the impact any cyber attack might have.

A lack of understanding of cyber security is thought to be to blame for the situation, which is worrying for those who understand its importance.

Some 1,530 non-executive directors, C-level executives, chief information officers, and chief information security officers from countries around the world were interviewed as part of the Accountability Gap: Cybersecurity and Building a Culture of Responsibility survey.

David Damato, chief security officer at Tanium, told SC Magazine: “Executives generally don’t feel they have an important role in information security, believing it to be a problem for their IT and security teams.” For the full article click here 

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