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A recent cyberattack on a state-owned company made me reflect on how counterproductive public shaming is when it comes to national cybersecurity. I’ve seen waves of criticism on social media, blaming the organization for poor protection — but let’s be honest: cyberattacks can hit anyone. No company or system is fully immune, especially in wartime. And the enemy we face is shared. Criticizing victims doesn’t help. What we need is to learn from incidents, share cybersecurity expertise with public institutions, and elevate security to a strategic level to build resilience across all sectors. As a cybersecurity entrepreneur and practitioner, I want to share the three most practical recommendations for business leaders to improve their organization’s cyber readiness. Save this list — it’s something to return to and build on. 1. Integrate Security Expertise at the Executive Level Cybersecurity used to be the domain of CISOs and IT. Today, it’s a core business risk like financial risk. Executives — CEOs, CFOs, and Boards — are now directly accountable. Making cybersecurity a leadership priority helps organizations act proactively and embed security into strategic decisions, not just technical ones. In 2022, the U.S. SEC proposed requiring public companies to have a cybersecurity expert on the board. The final rule dropped that mandate, but companies must still disclose their leadership’s cyber expertise. This reflects a broader shift — cyber is now a compliance issue, not just an operational one. 2. Develop Organization-Wide Cybersecurity Capabilities As threats become more AI-driven and socially engineered, cybersecurity can’t stay siloed in IT. It must involve the whole organization — employees, partners, even customers. Managing cyber risk now demands cross-functional collaboration: legal, compliance, HR, comms, finance, supply chain. Awareness training should be tailored to roles and real scenarios. Stanford research shows that 88% of breaches are caused by human error. Regular training prepares teams to act fast and stay focused when every second matters. 3. Prepare Clear Incident Response Protocols During an attack, there’s no time to plan. You need a ready-to-run protocol, covering communication, containment, and recovery. Build a response team that includes technical, legal, comms, and executive leads. This group must coordinate actions in the first critical hours. Clear protocols reduce panic and keep teams focused under pressure. At CyberUnit.Tech, we help businesses build lasting cyber readiness through hands-on training, strategic guidance, response planning, and full-scope audits. Our mission is to make cybersecurity clear and practical for everyone, and to help teams build a culture where security informs daily decisions — not just emergency responses. Cybersecurity is no longer just technical. It must shape leadership and be embedded into how every modern organization operates — public or private.