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Why Boards and Business Leaders Should Welcome the Cybersecurity Agenda

By Bob Kress

04/30/2023

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After many years in information technology (IT) strategy, cybersecurity, and technology operations, I’m an optimist when it comes to the positive role of cybersecurity in a world of accelerated change. But I must admit that it troubles me to learn that 86 percent of business leaders believe global geopolitical instability is moderately or very likely to lead to a catastrophic cyber event in the next two years...

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Bob Kress
Bob Kress is a managing director at Accenture Security, where he is the co-chief operating officer and the global lead for quality and risk.

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