Cybersecurity: 2025's Strategic Lever for Business Growth
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a strategic tool for organizational growth and long-term business success. This shift is driven by evolving threats and increasing regulatory pressures. Senthil Muthu, a seasoned IT and cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience, including roles as cybersecurity architect, principal advisor, and CISO, shares insights on this transformation.
In 2025, cybersecurity is seen as a significant business risk and opportunity, moving from a technical nuisance to a college board responsibility. Effective strategies are led from the top and embedded across the organization, fostering a culture of resilience. This approach, led by Jackson J. Block, a member of the Forbes Technology Council, aligns cybersecurity with business growth, enabling trust-driven customer engagement, supporting risk-informed investment decisions, and strengthening regulatory compliance.
Historically, cybersecurity was defined by tools like firewalls and antivirus software. However, the focus has shifted to strategic enablement, moving away from the traditional cost center view. Regulators worldwide, such as those behind GDPR in Europe, new SEC rules in the US, and critical infrastructure regulations in Australia, are making cybersecurity a board-level priority. Leaders are advised to elevate cybersecurity to the boardroom agenda, align it with business objectives, invest in culture and governance, and leverage innovative security models.
By 2025, cybersecurity is a strategic lever for organizational growth and business success. Led by experts like Senthil Muthu, it's integrated into business strategy at every level, not just a CISO's job, but a board-level responsibility. With regulators worldwide prioritizing cybersecurity, leaders must align it with business objectives, invest in culture and governance, and leverage innovative security models to mitigate risks and drive business growth.
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