Board Oversight Responsibilities
Cyber-Risk Oversight

This resource center is a repository for all NACD content, services, and events related to the fast-moving and complex issue of cybersecurity oversight. Here you will find practical guidance, tools, and analyses tailored to the full board, relevant committees, and individual directors.

Thought Leadership & Research

Becoming a cyber-committed board and c-suite 2017 Cyber-threat landscape summary report Emerging trends in cyber-risk oversight Guidance on responding effectively to a cyber breach The role of internal audit in cybersecurity Ensuring effective cybersecurity oversight for global enterprises The board's role in data privacy oversight Personal email vs. board portals for board communications What boards should know about the GDPR

Expert Commentary

Five takeaways from NACD’s cyber summit on board cybersecurity oversight Enhancing cyber-risk oversight Three steps to improving cybersecurity oversight in the boardroom Three questions boards must answer on cyber-risk oversight Rethinking cyber-risk maxims The risk cyberattacks pose to corporate directors Responding to a cybersecurity breach: crisis communications considerations Top priorities for managing cyber risk Is cybersecurity insurance worth the cost? Why are people part of the cybersecurity equation?

Advisory Services

NACD's in-boardroom education programs help boards deliver value and expand their education

Boardroom Tools & Templates

Questions for assessing your board’s cyber literacy Questions your board should ask management about cybersecurity Questions your board should ask management if you’ve been breached Sample dashboards for visualizing cyber risk Key questions to consider in assessing cyber-risks

Videos and Webinars

Dr. Phyllis Schneck (DHS) discusses cyberhygiene as a boardroom investment The first five steps your board should take to strengthen cyber-risk oversight

Upcoming Events

NACD Cyber-Risk Oversight Certificate Course Master Class NACD Global Board Leaders’ Summit (Sep. 29–Oct. 2, 2018, in Washington, DC)

New Cybersecurity Certificate

Earn the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight, issued by Carnegie Mellon University