Business Security Weekly (Audio) Say Easy, Do Hard - Defining Objectives and Key Results Aligned to Business Goals - BSW #393
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Apr 30, 2025 Summer Fowler, CISO at Torque Robotics, shares her expertise in aligning cybersecurity with business goals. She discusses the complexity behind the phrase 'say easy, do hard,' emphasizing the challenges of implementing effective Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in cybersecurity. Their conversation tackles the importance of transparency and collaboration in managing risks while aligning security measures with organizational objectives. With insights from her teaching experience, Fowler highlights the necessity of clear communication and the role of leadership in fostering a risk-aware culture.
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Importance of Risk-Goal Alignment
- Many organizations misunderstand the importance of aligning security risks with business goals.
- Lack of alignment often leads to security failures despite strong programs.
From Insurance to Imperative
- Jason Albuquerque shared how his CEO initially saw security as just insurance.
- He spent a year educating executives to demonstrate security as a strategic business imperative.
Align Metrics to Business Goals
- Align security metrics to shared business goals to show value across the organization.
- This shared alignment helps communicate that security supports overall business success.