Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom
The essential guide for Boards and Directors governing cyber risk globally.
Plain-English answers for Directors on governing cyber risk.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a Boardroom risk that cuts to the core of governance, reputation, trust, and organisational survival.
In Cyber Insecurity: The Silent Risk in Your Boardroom, Dr Kiran Kewalramani delivers a practical guide for Boards, Chairs, and Audit & Risk Committees. Written for leaders who may not speak the language of firewalls and encryption, this book reframes cyber as a governance responsibility one that demands oversight, accountability, and informed decision-making.
This is the handbook for Directors seeking confidence in a digital era, helping organisations in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region navigate complex cyber challenges with clarity and authority.
Why This Book Matters
Boardroom Accountability
ASIC and APRA are making it clear: cyber risk is a governance issue. Directors must demonstrate that oversight is active, strategic, and defensible.
Beyond Compliance
Checklists and tick-box audits don’t build resilience. This book helps Boards focus on sustainable, risk-aligned strategies.
The Human-Centric View
Cyber risk is about protecting people, customers, and trust as much as systems and data.
Australia & APAC Context
Tailored insights for Directors operating under Australian regulations and the fast-changing digital landscape across Asia-Pacific.
- Boardroom Accountability
ASIC and APRA are making it clear: cyber risk is a governance issue. Directors must demonstrate that oversight is active, strategic, and defensible.
- Beyond Compliance
Checklists and tick-box audits don’t build resilience. This book helps Boards focus on sustainable, risk-aligned strategies.
- The Human-Centric View
Cyber risk is about protecting people, customers, and trust as much as systems and data.
- Australia & APAC Context
Tailored insights for Directors operating under Australian regulations and the fast-changing digital landscape across Asia-Pacific.
- Boardroom Accountability
ASIC and APRA are making it clear: cyber risk is a governance issue. Directors must demonstrate that oversight is active, strategic, and defensible.
- Beyond Compliance
Checklists and tick-box audits don’t build resilience. This book helps Boards focus on sustainable, risk-aligned strategies.
- The Human-Centric View
Cyber risk is about protecting people, customers, and trust as much as systems and data.
- Australia & APAC Context
Tailored insights for Directors operating under Australian regulations and the fast-changing digital landscape across Asia-Pacific.
What You'll Learn
A practical blueprint any Board Director or Audit & Risk Committee member can apply in 90 days:
✓ Why cyber risk is one of the most urgent governance challenges facing Australian and global organisations.
✓ How to move from compliance to resilience, building cyber maturity that withstands disruption.
✓ What Directors must know about ransomware, AI, and emerging digital threats.
✓ How to engage effectively with CISOs and senior executives to ask the right questions and make decisions that stick.
Who Should Read This Book
• Board Directors of ASX-listed companies, private enterprises, and not-for-profits.
• Audit & Risk Committee members looking to strengthen oversight of cyber resilience.
• Chairs and CEOs seeking confidence that their organisations are prepared for regulatory, reputational, and digital risks.
• Senior executives who need to communicate cyber strategy in business terms Directors understand
Outcomes for Your Board
- Board-Aligned Risk
Translate cyber risk into business terms, KPIs, and strategic priorities
- Safe AI Velocity
Adopt AI use cases with the right guardrails and measurable value.
- Trust-Led Growth
Build customer and stakeholder trust through transparency and assurance.
About the Author
Dr Kiran Kewalramani is an award-winning cybersecurity thought leader, Board advisor, and founder of Cyber Ethos. Recognised as Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 and one of Australia’s Top 50 CIOs, Dr Kewalramani specialises in helping Boards and senior leaders govern cyber risk with clarity, confidence, and accountability. He regularly advises organisations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a frequent guest on ABC Radio Breakfast discussing the intersection of cybersecurity, governance, and business leadership.
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