Blue Ribbon Commission Report
Technology Leadership in the Boardroom
A call on boards to govern technologies with more definition, a more strategic focus, and more proficiency.
Governance Resources
Cybersecurity
Safeguard Your Organization with Strategic Cybersecurity Governance
Governance Surveys
Boardroom Vigilance Against Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity is a top concern in the boardroom, and the challenges are increasing. Boardroom vigilance against cyber threats helps protect sensitive data and maintain trust with stakeholders. By staying informed and proactive, corporate directors can safeguard their organizations from potential cyberattacks and ensure a secure digital environment. NACD provides tools, templates, articles, and tactical resources and information directors need now.
Featured Report
2025 Public Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey: Cybersecurity Oversight
Directors are more confident in their board’s cybersecurity oversight capabilities. However, in an ever-changing threat environment, directors acknowledge the need for improvements in key areas.
Key Resources
Our staffʼs recommendations for the latest thought leadership on this topic.
Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next board meeting.
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Boardroom Tool
Personal Cybersecurity Protections for Corporate Directors
This boardroom tool provides practical, actionable steps toward minimizing directors’ personal risk exposure, reducing corporate risk exposure, and strengthening resilience against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Boardroom Tool
Sample Technology Committee Charter
This 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission tool is a starting point tool for drafting a technology committee charter.
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Boardroom Tool
Director Technology Proficiency Evaluation
This model will aid in defining technology proficiency criteria bands, assessing the directors’ level of knowledge, and delivering feedback.
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Boardroom Tool
Ransomware Readiness
Help ensure your board and management teams are prepared to confront the growing risk of ransomware.
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Boardroom Tool
Supporting National Security and Working with CISA and Your CISO
Understand your board's role in supporting national security and the role of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) in supporting industry.
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Boardroom Tool
Board-Level Cybersecurity Metrics
Learn how to use metrics to assess the effectiveness of your organization's cybersecurity program.
Explore More Cybersecurity Content
Editorʼs Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online articles.
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Online Exclusive
How to Leverage Cybersecurity for Long-Term Value Creation
Actions boards can take in order to turn cybersecurity into a catalyst for long term business success.
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Directorship Magazine
A Proactive Approach to Third-Party Cyber Risk
Ask management these topics to better oversee the company’s third-party threat landscape.
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Online Exclusive
How CISOs Can Drive Strategic Board Conversations
Learn more about how chief information security officers and directors can bridge the gap and connect the technical cyber operations and strategic imperatives of the company.
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Directorship Magazine
Cybersecurity: Fair Expectations from the Board and Management
Learn how directors and management can work together to bridge the gap between governance and operations as cyber risk grows.
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Online Exclusive
The Founding Fathers Used Their Real Names, But Deepfakes Use Yours
How to defend your company's reputation from deepfake threats using these proactive strategies and real-time response tools.
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Online Exclusive
The Evolving Role of Audit Committees in 2025 and Beyond
The top priorities for audit committees in 2025, as well as the skills committees are prioritizing and the increased importance of internal audit talent.