NACD and Internet Security Alliance Release 2026 Cyber-Risk Oversight Guide for Corporate Boards as expectations on boards intensify
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber risk is a defining test of board oversight. Yet many directors are still working to keep pace with a threat landscape that is accelerating in scale, sophistication, and consequence.
More than 600 million cyberattacks are tracked each day, and cybercrime losses are projected to approach $20 trillion annually in the coming years, according to research cited in the fifth edition of the Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight, which was released today. At the same time, regulators, investors, and stakeholders are raising expectations for how boards oversee cybersecurity strategy, disclosure, and resilience.
The latest edition of the Handbook sets out six core principles to guide board oversight of cyber risk, along with practical tools to help directors engage with management, assess organizational preparedness and oversee incident response. Developed by National Association of Corporate Directors® (NACD®) and the Internet Security…
