A multinational organization has completed a security control assessment across multiple facilities and identified that 85% of their technical controls are operating effectively. However, they also discovered that administrative controls have a significantly lower effectiveness rate of 65%. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) wants to present these findings to the board of directors to secure additional budget for security improvements. What should be the primary focus of the CISO's presentation to best justify the budget request?
Highlighting potential compliance violations resulting from the ineffective controls
Presenting a detailed analysis of each failed control and its technical implications
Quantifying the potential business impact of the identified control deficiencies
Comparing the organization's control effectiveness rates against industry benchmarks
The CISO should focus on the risk exposure resulting from the control gaps rather than just presenting the raw effectiveness percentages. While technical details and compliance status are important, board members are ultimately concerned with business risk and potential financial impact. By quantifying the potential business impact of the control deficiencies, the CISO translates technical findings into business language that resonates with the board's priorities. This approach connects security control weaknesses to business outcomes and provides clear justification for additional investment. Boards typically make decisions based on risk to business operations and financial considerations, not on technical metrics or compliance requirements alone.
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