Governance Surveys
2025 Public Company Board Practices Oversight Survey
Data Pack: Cybersecurity
Which of the following practices have you or your board conducted over the past 12 months to gain a better understanding of cyber-risks facing the organization?
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Cyber-Risk Oversight Practices |
Value |
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Participated in individual-director educational activities (attending webinars, classes, conferences, etc.) to learn more about how cyber-related issues could affect the business |
72.02% |
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Communicated with management about the types of cyber-risk information the board requires |
67.86% |
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Leveraged external advisors (e.g., consultants, law enforcement, or other government agencies) to understand the risk environment |
61.90% |
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Leveraged internal advisors, such as internal audit or the general counsel, for in-depth briefings |
58.33% |
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Attended full-board education events on cyber risk |
36.31% |
|
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n=166 |
This table comes from the Cybersecurity section of the 2025 NACD Public Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey.
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