Insight
Digital transformation brings opportunity but also exposure. Cyber threats, data breaches, and tech failures can cripple operations overnight. As CEO, building digital resilience means preparing your organization to anticipate, withstand, and recover quickly from disruptions.
Key Strategies.
1. Prioritize Cybersecurity – Treat it as a strategic risk, not an IT issue.
2. Invest in Infrastructure – Modernize systems and ensure robust data backups.
3. Strengthen Governance – Involve the board in overseeing digital risk.
4. Train Employees – Make cybersecurity awareness part of company culture.
5. Test Response Plans – Run simulations to assess readiness.
CEO Leadership Actions.
Appoint a cross-functional cyber resilience team.
1. Review cyber risk metrics quarterly.
2. Ensure vendors meet your security standards.
Actionable Tip
- Schedule a tabletop exercise this quarter to test your company’s cyber incident response.
Why This Matters
Digital resilience protects reputation, customer trust, and operational continuity. CEOs who lead in this space ensure business confidence in a digital-first world.
About the Author
Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
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