{"id":72188,"date":"2023-09-21T13:38:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T11:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storegate.com\/staging-site\/uncategorized\/ceos-responsibility-if-a-cyber-attack-occurs\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:55:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T09:55:05","slug":"ceos-responsibility-if-a-cyber-attack-occurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storegate.com\/en\/article\/ceos-responsibility-if-a-cyber-attack-occurs\/","title":{"rendered":"CEO&#8217;s responsibility if a cyber attack occurs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_8c5541-d0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/computersweden.idg.se\/2.2683\/1.780009\/svenska-vdar-ser-cybersakerhet-som-sitt-ansvar\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/computersweden.idg.se\/2.2683\/1.780009\/svenska-vdar-ser-cybersakerhet-som-sitt-ansvar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Sweden<\/a> reports on a new survey that shows that 42% of Swedish CEOs believe that cyber security does not belong at board level. Despite this, 74% claim that it is their own responsibility as CEO should a cyber attack occur. <\/h5>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Remarkably, a minority of CEOs surveyed (only 26%) were able to assess the potential financial impact of a full-blown cyberattack on their organizations. This includes the potential ransom and, on top of that, the cost of downtime, which often grows rapidly in the event of an attack.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_33edc8-eb\">For business leaders striving to elevate their organization&#8217;s cybersecurity, it is crucial to take steps to minimize the risks and potential damage an attack can do. Here are some useful tips: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Conduct a risk assessment:<\/strong> Identify and evaluate specific cyber risks that your organization may face.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be prepared: <\/strong>Have a clear plan in case of a cyberattack. Ensure that business-critical data is accessible outside your internal systems. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train your staff:<\/strong> Make sure your whole organization is aware of how to act cybersecurely and that they can handle potential threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):<\/strong> Increase the security of logins and user accounts by implementing multi-factor authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep systems up to date:<\/strong> Make sure all systems and software are up-to-date with the latest security patches to minimize vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner with cybersecurity experts:<\/strong> By partnering with experienced cybersecurity firms, you can strengthen your organization and focus on your core business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_621806-c7\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_621806-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_621806-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading69727_621806-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_621806-c7\">At Storegate, we can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storegate.com\/bcp-business-contingency-planning\/\">Business Contingency Planning as a service.<\/a> This means that with our solution, you can get your business up and running within minutes if you were to suffer a cyber attack or for some other reason cannot access your internal systems. Contact us to find out more about how we can help. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"c10ed793d542f7c0e2e144570cfa8c36\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-center\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"d4fc14a27e87d3161fc252277418dc76\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd\"]{margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69727_d19bd4-bd\">Securing your business with BCP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d love to tell you more about how we help you get full control of your business data. 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