Cybersecurity breaches in 2026 are making headlines, but the real story isn’t about technology, it’s about governance. Most incidents happen because processes fail, risks aren’t escalated, or oversight is missing, not because tools are broken. This article explores how human judgment, AI, and strong GRC practices can prevent failures, manage evolving risks, and turn governance into a strategic advantage.
Tag: Cybersecurity Governance
Capital One, Governance, and the 90% Rule in Cybersecurity
Most cyber breaches aren’t caused by elite hackers—they’re caused by missed steps, misconfigurations, and unclear accountability. The 2019 Capital One breach is a case study in how weak governance, not weak tech, opens the door to disaster. Here’s how stronger oversight could have changed everything—and why it still can.
SolarWinds Orion Countermeasures
The sophistication and audacious scale of the SolarWinds Orion attack is an inflection point for governments, organizations and security defenders worldwide. This post identifies the root causes and recommends unique technical and regulatory improvements.
Cyber Risk Board Oversight
The high-profile breach of Target’s data reinforced that cyber security does not only impact IT but also the whole of a business. The resignation of the CEO and CIO underscored the repurcussions a cyber-incident can have on the confidence in an organization’s leadership, market reputation, and shareholder value.