This paper will also explore the root causes of poor data quality and a solution for organizations seeking data quality improvement.

“In last year’s report, we sought to break down walls of misunderstanding between cybersecurity leaders and corporate directors. We continue chipping away at those walls this year, but expand the scope of our research to include a broader set of stakeholders and topics relevant to our increasingly important goal.”

This study prepared by the Cyentia Institute breaks down walls between cybersecurity leaders and Boards of Direc- tors. Data is often said to be the lifeblood of the company; yet, there is immense frustration at how risks to that information are measured, mitigated, and communicated across the enterprise. As the financial, regulatory, and legal stakes of data breaches and disruptions rise, leaders at all levels must come together to protect and further the business.