Cybersecurity has a communication problem: CISOs still speak in technical jargon while boards listen for financial impact. This byline reframes cyber risk as a business language of dollars and cents — the true “love language” of executives. Drawing on new research, it argues that risk quantification is the CISO’s secret weapon, shifting the focus from attack surfaces to risk surfaces, from vulnerability volume to financial consequence. By translating technical threats into measurable business outcomes, CISOs can win trust, budget, and influence — securing their seat at the strategy table and driving smarter, enterprise-wide decisions.

Organisations must detect, investigate, and respond to threats faster than ever. Success depends on measuring the right threat intelligence metrics which are those that can separate meaningful insights from overwhelming noise. For businesses, failing to do so risks reputational damage and financial loss.

Ransomware has entered a new phase in 2025—faster, more unpredictable, and increasingly targeting APAC. Reactive security no longer works and organisations must adopt intelligence-led, multi-layered defences to keep pace.

​Most people thought that cybersecurity is all about data breaches, suspicious links, or adversaries trying to get access to your accounts. But in recent years, the space has gone beyond computers and firewalls. Today, cybersecurity also means keeping the power on,...