Post by Singapore Institute of Directors

Cyber risk is firmly on the boardroom agenda, but how can directors up their game and ensure their organisations are prepared? Abdul Jabbar bin Karam Din highlights how cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, frequent and increasingly enabled by AI. From deepfakes to automated phishing, cyber risks are real. The Singapore Exchange requires cyber security to be treated as a board-governed risk, with clear disclosure obligations. Key takeaways for boards: • Cyber resilience must be embedded into governance frameworks, not bolted on. • Incident response and business continuity plans need to be tested, not theoretical. • Third-party risk is a growing vulnerability that requires rigorous oversight. • Clear, timely communication during a crisis is as critical as the response itself. Boards that treat cyber risk as a compliance exercise will struggle. Those that approach it as a strategic governance priority will be far better positioned to respond, recover and retain trust. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm3HDuff #SIDBoardroomMatters #CyberSecurity #boardsofdirectors #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #RiskManagement #SGX #CyberResilience