Secure Board Communication

Many boards still send sensitive internal governance communications through insecure communication channels. A recent report by Diligent Corporation found that 56 percent of directors use their personal email for communication with the board. And even C-level executives and governance professionals do so as well. This is a significant risk that needs to be addressed.

It’s crucial to convince board members of the importance of secure communications. This involves educating them about the reasons their current practices expose them to data breaches, and helping them understand how much it costs in terms of lost time, cyberattacks, and compliance violations.

Boards should be aware of the fact that they are attractive targets for cyber criminals. Cybercriminals often target high-profile people like board directors and top executives due to their access to sensitive information that has significance to them. They are therefore prime targets for ransomware, where criminals threaten to release sensitive information unless they get paid.

To prevent this from happening, it’s crucial that the board consider adopting an organizational platform for governance which replaces emails and text messaging with a secure system of record that uses encrypted data delivery as well as a specifically designed mobile application. This eliminates the need to share confidential or valuable information in unsecure email systems or document systems controlled by the IT departments of the organization. It also provides an independent platform which will allow boards to continue to lead in times of crisis.

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