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Cybersecurity in Finance Jenitha John’s Vision for Data Protection

Cybersecurity is a board-level strategic issue. Financial leaders must prioritize cyber risk and resilience. Cyber risks impact audit committees and investor confidence. Integration of cybersecurity into organizational governance. Jenitha John and Financial Leaders Initiative<br>

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Cybersecurity in Finance Jenitha John’s Vision for Data Protection

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  1. Cybersecurity in Finance Leadership Insights from Jenitha John

  2. Cybersecurity as a Governance Imperative Cybersecurity is a board-level strategic issue. Financial leaders must prioritize cyber risk and resilience. Cyber risks impact audit committees and investor confidence. Integration of cybersecurity into organizational governance. Jenitha John and Financial Leaders Initiative Jenitha John and GRM Institute

  3. Integrating Cyber Risk into Audits Traditional audits must now include cyber risk assessments. Data privacy, ransomware analysis, and cloud risks are critical. Cyber insights must support penetration testing and threat monitoring. Auditors must collaborate with cybersecurity teams. Jenitha John and Oversight Advisory

  4. Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Diversity brings stronger ideas and better risk management. Women offer behavioral, technical, and leadership insights. Organizations must actively mentor and promote women in cyber roles. Inclusive leadership improves cybersecurity resilience. Jenitha John and internal auditor

  5. Role of Internal Auditors in Cyber Defense Internal auditors evaluate cybersecurity frameworks and vendor risks. Ensure compliance with GDPR, POPIA, and data regulations. Recommend proactive controls to prevent cyber breaches. Monitor cyber threat dashboards and real- time alerts. Recommended: Jenitha John and IIA

  6. Leadership Lessons for Cyber Risk Management Cyber risk must be owned by top leadership. Foster cross-functional collaboration between audit, IT, and compliance. Invest in cyber literacy training for executives and boards. Build diverse teams for stronger cyber resilience.

  7. Building a Cyber-Ready Culture Embed cybersecurity into enterprise risk management. Upskill audit teams with cybersecurity basics. Establish cross-functional data governance boards. Encourage whistleblowing to detect insider threats.

  8. About Jenitha John Jenitha John, a globally recognized finance and governance leader, has led initiatives across auditing, risk, and cybersecurity. As the former Global Chair of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), she advocates for integrating cybersecurity into audits and promoting leadership in digital governance. diverse

  9. Jenitha John’s Perspective Jenitha John’s insights inspire organizations to prioritize cybersecurity, empower women leaders, and evolve audit practices for a digital-first world. Jenitha John on Youtube Jenitha John on X More on Jenitha John Jenitha John News, Jenitha John Press Release

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