Cybersecurity essentials for the CHRO – let’s break it down

TLDR:

• CHROs play a critical role in cybersecurity defense
• HR departments hold vast amounts of employee data and are often targeted

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and HR departments play a critical role in both preventing and responding to attacks. According to Justin Miller, associate professor at the University of Tulsa, CHROs need to stop viewing cybersecurity as just an IT problem. Phishing attacks are a common threat, and HR should take the lead in anti-phishing training. In the event of a breach, companies should have an incident response plan in place that includes the CHRO. Changing the mindset of employees regarding cybersecurity and making it part of the company culture is crucial. CHROs need to be empowered to react immediately in case of an attack, rather than going through an IT tree for help. Overall, CHROs must work to break down silos within the company to treat cybersecurity as a business-wide issue.