Leadership in Cyberspace: Delineating a Secure Course amidst Rising Threats

Kritika ¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.12 , Issue.3 , pp.39-48, Sep-2024

Online published on Sep 30, 2024

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Abstract :
An organization`s ability to navigate the complex terrain of cyberspace depends heavily on the leadership in the modern digital era, where information and technology interact to ascertain the panorama. The cyber threat landscape has evolved dynamically into adversaries continuously innovating the exploitative vulnerabilities as organizations progress into digitization taxing the visionary and flexible methodology to proactively react to the changing dynamics of cyber security. Building a robust, efficient and effective cybersecurity leadership (CISOs) in the digital sphere entails educating first ourselves then the community at large to safeguard every knock and corner with proactive risk assessment and management in which communication and collaboration are the pivotal elements in fostering a culture of metamorphosis and compliancy. Leadership in cyberspace is a multifaceted and cross functional approach requiring vision, strategic acumen and commitment. The work lays the groundwork for a thorough examination of these ideas and provides insights into the dynamic relationship between cybersecurity and leadership in a time when the digital frontier necessitates constant leadership for safe passage

Key-Words / Index Term :
Cybersecurity, Visionary Leadership, Threat Intelligence, CISO, Proactive Risk Management, Incidence Response

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