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Cyber Risk Scoring for Executives: An Assessment Framework

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Abstract:
Cybersecurity data is robust and prevalent. However, that data rarely correlates with vulnerabilities, security controls, and threats for a target environment. As cyber-related threats continue to increase in prevalence and potential impact, organizations must become more agile and strategic in understanding and responding to threats. The following paper provides a framework to calculate a numerical risk score and present the information in a dashboard for use by executives and security teams. The framework includes strategic business and technical considerations, along with a rudimentary equation to aggregate cybersecurity data in near-real time.
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Capstone (EMCS)--Brown University, 2020

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Schappert, Andrew, "Cyber Risk Scoring for Executives: An Assessment Framework" (2020). Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://doi.org/10.26300/ghx8-zn29

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  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity

    Brown's Master of Science (ScM) in Cybersecurity is a program for professionals designed to cultivate high-demand, industry executives with the unique and critical ability to devise and execute integrated, comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. Students gain immediately applicable knowledge and, through an …
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