October marked Cyber Security Awareness Month, but the conversation doesn’t stop there. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released its annual review titled “It’s Time to Act”. Its message is clear: cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a boardroom priority.
Cyber incidents can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and lead to serious financial and legal consequences. For today’s business leaders, cyber resilience means having the foresight to prepare for, respond to, and recover from attacks.
In the review, the NCSC introduces Cyber Governance Training, co-created with industry leaders, to help boards meet their responsibilities with confidence. This training is built around the five core principles from the Cyber Governance Code of Practice, which are:
- Risk Management: Understanding and managing cyber risks as part of overall business risk.
- Strategy: Embedding cyber security into business strategy and decision-making.
- People: Ensuring leadership and culture support cyber resilience.
- Incident Planning, Response & Recovery: Preparing for and responding effectively to cyber incidents.
- Assurance & Oversight: Providing governance and accountability at board level.
Each module takes around 20 minutes to complete and includes clear learning outcomes plus links to relevant NCSC resources.
You can read the full NCSC guidance here:
👉 It’s Time to Act – Cyber Governance Training
Key Themes for Business Leaders
Beyond the training modules, the NCSC annual review dives into broader themes that could drastically impact your business strategy. These include:
- Countering the Cyber Threat – Understanding the scale and sophistication of modern cyber-attacks and why proactive measures are critical.
- Resilience at Scale – Building resilience across your entire organisation, including supply chains and third-party relationships.
- Keeping Pace with Evolving Technology – Staying ahead of emerging risks as technology advances and threats become more complex.
At Inavate, we’ll be exploring each of these chapters in detail in upcoming blogs. We’ll break down what they mean for your business and how you can prepare. This is a conversation that needs to happen at board level, and now is the time to start.
Why Cyber Governance Is Critical for Business Resilience and Compliance
Cyber risk is not just about IT systems; it impacts your economic security. A single breach can lead to downtime, lost revenue, regulatory penalties and mostly importantly reputational loss. With the upcoming UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, boards will face greater accountability for cyber governance. Acting now means staying ahead of compliance and protecting your reputation.
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If you want to speak to someone about strengthening your cyber resilience, Inavate can help. Our team includes experienced Cybersecurity consultants and ISO 27001 consultants who can guide you through best practices, risk assessments, and compliance strategies.
