Translating Risk | Remote Work Security Assessment | Security ROI

💡 How to Translate Cyber Risks for Boardroom Impact

Imagine presenting a critical cybersecurity report to your board. You mention "unpatched CVEs," "attack surface reduction," and "endpoint detection gaps." Board members nod politely, but their eyes glaze over. Later, your budget request gets denied. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Technical jargon doesn't resonate with executives focused on shareholder value, competitive advantage, and growth.

📖 Read the Article from NTM Advisory: How to Translate Cyber Risks for the Boardroom

📈 What Are Your Security Investments Worth?

The most successful organizations don't view cybersecurity as a necessary cost — they see it as an investment that enables business growth, protects competitive advantages, and generates measurable returns. By implementing these business-focused measurement frameworks, you transform security from a technical necessity into a strategic business enabler. Your executives will finally understand not just what security costs, but what tremendous value it creates. 

📖 Read the Article from NTM Advisory: Measuring Security ROI for Non-Technical Executives

Compliance Updates

⏹️ CFPB Extends Small Business Lending Data Collection Deadlines Under Section 1071

On June 18, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interim final rule extending compliance deadlines for the small business lending data collection requirements under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The new deadlines provide significant relief for financial institutions. This extension comes after ongoing litigation created confusion about enforcement, with the CFPB previously announcing it would not prioritize enforcement actions while court challenges remained pending.

⏹️ CISA Issues Urgent Warning: Iranian Cyber Threats Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure

On June 30, 2025, CISA, along with the FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, and NSA, released an urgent fact sheet warning organizations to heighten cybersecurity vigilance against potential Iranian state-sponsored cyber operations. While no coordinated Iranian cyber campaign has been identified in the U.S. yet, these threat actors typically exploit unpatched software vulnerabilities and weak password practices to target critical infrastructure. Organizations should review their incident response plans and assess cybersecurity weaknesses now, as Iranian cyber actors often capitalize on targets of opportunity during periods of heightened tension.

💡Off-Site, Out of Mind? Why Remote Work Security Maturity Assessments are Crucial

Many organizations successfully transitioned to remote work but never upgraded their security foundations beyond initial pandemic fixes from 2020. This article provides a comprehensive framework to assess whether your remote work security has matured from emergency response to business enablement. The question isn't whether your remote work security is perfect — it's whether it's evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges while enabling today's productivity. That evolution starts with understanding exactly where you are right now. 

📖 Read the Article from NTM Advisory: Remote Work Security Maturity Assessment

👇 On-Demand Risk Management Webinars from RIMS 👇

Want to learn more about mitigating and managing risk in your business? The Risk Management Society offers many free webinars and recordings to guide you in everything from insurance scrutiny to disaster recovery!

RIMS Webinars feature risk management executives and professionals who share tips and tactics designed to educate and empower you, so that you can navigate any challenge your organization faces.

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