CISOS MUST PROVE THE BUSINESS VALUE OF CYBER — THE RIGHT METRICS CAN HELP

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CISOs struggle to demonstrate the value of security because they often rely on technical metrics, such as MITRE ATT&CK and patch statistics, rather than business-focused measures. Boards are fatigued from unclear capital allocation and lack visibility into how cybersecurity investments lower risk. Experts advise establishing enterprise risk management, calculating financial exposure in dollars, and presenting understandable metrics like industry benchmarks, risk reduction, and ROI. CISOs should align security with business goals by consulting departments, translating cyber risks into financial terms, and showing measurable risk reduction, such as a 40% decrease in cyber loss exposure.