Click here to learn more about AgendaWorx today.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nYour board is handling disproportionately important and sensitive information – making it a particularly appealing target for cyber criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is therefore important to understand which board member actions represent risk to your organisation, which is why we have detailed the most prominent cyber risks boards face in South Africa, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unsecured emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Emails are commonly used by board members to send sensitive files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can include minutes, board packs, resolutions, and board member data \u2013 all of which are landing in each board member\u2019s inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If one board member is successfully exploited by a malicious party, all this information can land in the hands of your competitors \u2013 or can be used to continue attacking your organisation over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is therefore critical that you ensure each board member\u2019s email account is properly secured, all board members understand the risk of phishing, and whenever possible, important files are shared through more secure means \u2013 such as through a dedicated secure platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General cybersecurity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Board members are at the same risk of cyber attacks as any other professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From downloading malware from untrusted websites, to using weak passwords, to not using 2FA, to not using two-way encryption services to transfer files \u2013 there are endless ways your board members can be exploited by criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also important for board members to be responsible with their physical devices \u2013 such as not leaving them unattended, and not using an auto-lock feature on their laptop to ensure it isn\u2019t accessed by an unauthorised individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not having a response plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Finally, many boards operate without a formal incident response plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must be prepared for the reality that a breach may happen \u2013 even if you have implemented a robust cybersecurity strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should not be problem-solving how to handle a breach after it happens \u2013 you must have protocols and infrastructure in place to handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a secure board portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is one solution that can help you with all these risks: a secure board portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This portal must centralise documents, control access, and reduce your board members\u2019 reliance on unsecure communication channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A secure board portal will also implement robust encryption standards, password policies, and monitoring mechanisms to give you the best chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AgendaWorx<\/strong> provides a secure, purpose-built, and AI-powered platform designed specifically for boards and governance structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlongside the above security features, it also provides extensive useful functionality to streamline your board\u2019s meetings and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Pull key details from budgets, rules, policies, and meeting discussions instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Process and analyse your financial reports to find opportunities for improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Break down complex contracts in simpler terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check SLAs from service providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Create action reports from meeting minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Click here to learn more about AgendaWorx today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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