Business Chief: Directors struggling with cybersecurity, finds Diligent

Diligent’s new report in collaboration with Corporate Board Member provides insight into the aims and concerns of 300 corporate directors across the US. Almost two in five (38%) board members said cyber and data security was one of the “most challenging” issues to oversee on a day-to-day basis. However, it seems a significant proportion of senior leaders are attempting to negotiate this obstacle, with 47% engaging in educational programs to prepare for proposed regulatory requirements surrounding cybersecurity disclosures. Read the full article here. By Tom Chapman, Editor, Business Chief

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Kira Ciccarelli

Lead Research Specialist

Kira Ciccarelli is the Lead Research Specialist of the Diligent Institute, the modern governance think tank and global research arm of Diligent Corporation. In her role, Kira researches and produces high-level modern governance reports, blog articles and podcasts designed to inform director decision-making and highlight best practices.

Before joining Diligent, Kira worked in a variety of data-driven research roles, including analyzing global aid funds to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and compiling a meta-analysis of political experimental findings for the Analyst Institute. She holds a BA in Public Policy from the College of William & Mary.