Every company has two attack surfaces: internal and external. Of the two, the external attack surface (EAS) is much harder to safeguard. Why?

Cyber breaches or ransomware-induced shutdowns can crush a company. But, cybersecurity hygiene can greatly limit exposure and prevent most breaches. 

Addressing business risk requires identifying cyber risk. Involving C-suite in cybersecurity discussions is good digital stewardship & good leadership.

Compliance is vital. But when it justifies the status quo, a compliance-only approach to cybersecurity can be counterproductive. However, the adoption of a risk management approach can be the most useful to enterprise cybersecurity teams.