The greatest responsibility that modern CEOs carry is mitigating cyber risks in their organizations. The issue of cybersecurity is so prevalent, so widespread, and so impactful that a single IT manager or cybersecurity specialist cannot reasonably be expected to manage risk on their own—mitigating cyber threats is a C-suite responsibility. In a recent analysis, Gartner predicted that, by 2026, 50% of executives will have cybersecurity risk requirements built into their contracts. Cyber threats have moved up the ladder of priority to become one of the most pressing topics on corporate decision-makers’ minds.
CEO of Ascent Solutions J.D. Harris is on a mission to save the world from cybercrime. Harris, a corporate executive himself, views this as an achievable goal when processes, frameworks, and methodologies are implemented, along with the right partnerships.
“This is not hyperbole, nor is it aspirational,” says Harris. “It is a goal that my team and I intentionally and methodically pursue each day, and one that our business is uniquely designed to solve in consulting with corporate decision-makers and governmental entities.
“Corporate decision-makers must assess…
