How the CHRO supports cyber resilience
Perhaps the most direct link between the HR function and cybersecurity is found in HR’s ability to help control the insider threats faced by the organization. During the sourcing, hiring, and onboarding of candidates, there are security assessments and processes the CHRO can use to support the company by strengthening its cyber resilience and mitigating cyber risks linked to insider threats.
Here are some pre-hiring and post-hiring examples of where the CHRO can support this:
Pre-hiring:
- In the job posting, the HR process should indicate references will be checked and a background check is necessary before confirmation of the hire.
- The HR process must ensure a nondisclosure agreement is provided and signed before sharing any confidential information with the candidate and should advise the hiring manager accordingly.
- When an employment agreement is prepared, the HR process must ensure that clauses around data privacy...
