As human behaviour and interaction continue to be shaped by increasingly ubiquitous technologies, organizations must continuously adapt their capabilities to deal with and prevent malicious actors from taking advantage of the shifting technological landscape. Cybersecurity must be prioritized in all domains of society and the economy if we are to unlock the true potential of the digital economy. Cybersecurity is not a separate technology but rather a foundational set of systems spanning technology, people and processes for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The accelerated shift to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with recent high-profile cyberattacks have resulted in bringing cybersecurity top of mind among key decision-makers in organizations and nations. Despite the growing cognizance of cyber risks, decision-makers and cyber experts are often not on the same page in terms of prioritizing cybersecurity, integrating cyber risk into business strategy and integrating cyber leaders into business processes. Much still needs to be done to arrive at a shared understanding of how to strengthen cyber resilience.

Building cyber resilience is a core focus of the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity. We bridge the gap between cybersecurity experts and decision-makers at the highest levels to reinforce the vital importance of cybersecurity as a key strategic priority.