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Sure, your IT specialists and system administrators know and understand the language of cybersecurity, but do the rest of your staff know and understand the topic enough to meet various cybersecurity business goals? One aspect of solving this issue involves ensuring clear, consistent communication and understanding across all levels of the organization. (Another aspect, of course, is training, discussed below.) If everyone is speaking the same language, planning and implementation for cybersecurity becomes more effective.[1] This extends to everyday communications and reporting. Tips include:

  • Clearly and politely communicate what consequences exist for those who violate cybersecurity policy, better ensuring compliance.[2][3]
  • Consider developing and using communication and reporting templates for a variety of everyday emails, letters, and reports.[1]
  • Don't forget to communicate organizational privacy policies and other security policies to third parties such as vendors and contractors.
  • Don't forget to communicate changes of cybersecurity policy to all affected.
  • Be flexible with the various routes of communication you can use; not everyone is diligent with email, for example.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Cadmus Group, LLC (30 October 2018). "Cybersecurity Strategy Development Guide" (PDF). National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. https://pubs.naruc.org/pub/8C1D5CDD-A2C8-DA11-6DF8-FCC89B5A3204. Retrieved 23 July 2020. 
  2. Lebanidze, E. (2011). "Guide to Developing a Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation Plan" (PDF). National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Cooperative Research Network. https://www.cooperative.com/programs-services/bts/documents/guide-cybersecurity-mitigation-plan.pdf. Retrieved 23 July 2020. 
  3. "How to Develop A Cybersecurity Plan For Your Company (checklist included)". Copeland Technology Solutions. 17 July 2018. https://www.copelanddata.com/blog/how-to-develop-a-cybersecurity-plan/. Retrieved 23 July 2020.