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Cybersecurity Leadership: Bridging Communication Gaps Between Technical Teams and Executives

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The communication gap between technical security teams and business executives is a significant challenge in many organizations. This gap often leads to misaligned priorities, inefficient resource allocation, and a disconnect that threatens product security. Effective communication and a security-focused mindset are crucial for bridging this gap and ensuring that security is a core element of product development. To address this issue, security-minded product leaders must develop skills in data-driven risk management and translate technical jargon into business terms. They should also foster a culture where security is everyone's responsibility and measure the business value of security investments to maintain C-suite support.

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  1. 15.08.2025 16:30 📰 1 articles

    Cybersecurity Leadership: Bridging Communication Gaps

    The communication gap between technical security teams and business executives is a significant challenge. Effective communication and a security-focused mindset are crucial for bridging this gap. Security-minded product leaders must develop skills in data-driven risk management and translate technical jargon into business terms. They should also foster a culture where security is everyone's responsibility and measure the business value of security investments to maintain C-suite support.

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  • The communication gap between technical specialists and the C-suite can lead to misaligned priorities and inefficient resource allocation.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:30
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  • Security-minded product leaders must translate technical risks into business terms to bridge the communication gap.

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  • A data-driven approach to risk management helps in objectively assessing threats and explaining them in business terms.

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  • Security by design and secure by default principles should be top priorities in product development.

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  • Regular security training and code reviews help in integrating security into the development process.

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  • Measuring and communicating the business value of security investments is crucial for maintaining C-suite support.

    First reported: 15.08.2025 16:30
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