Cybersecurity roles are shifting from IT to the boardroom due to NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive is transforming cybersecurity roles from technical challenges to key business priorities for senior leaders, akin to Sarbanes-Oxley Act's impact on financial accountability; Avani Desai, the CEO of Schellman, emphasizes that cybersecurity has evolved into a core part of business strategy, requiring leadership integration, board-level training, and tabletop exercises to enhance incident response and decision-making readiness, marking a significant shift where cybersecurity is no longer solely an IT issue but a vital component of overall business strategies. ```

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