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Risk-based approach

As explained in Data-Driven Cybersecurity

A decision-making approach that prioritizes cybersecurity actions and resources according to assessed risk and potential impact.

A risk-based approach aligns cybersecurity actions and investments with business goals by translating threats into financial and operational risks. It helps leaders prioritize security alongside other business risks and make decisions consistent with the organization’s risk appetite. section 5.2

Frame phishing in business terms

Instead of reporting only how many phishing attempts were blocked, show the potential financial effect of a successful attack and the return on investment of training that reduces employee susceptibility. section 5.2

How Data-Driven Cybersecurity covers it

How deep it goes
Defines risk-based prioritization and explains executive reporting, business risk assessments, and investment decisions without detailing a formal scoring method.
Examples
Contrasts counting blocked phishing attempts with communicating attack impact and security-training return on investment.
What you can do after
Evaluate security investments by translating threats into financial and operational risks for executive decisions.
How it connects
Connects cybersecurity with business risk assessments, organizational risk appetite, financial impact, return on investment, and board reporting.

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