Security Strategy, Plan, Budget

With the understanding that many schools lack the resources fulfill every best practice, the standards doc divides each security measure into four distinct levels of implementation – which each ensuing level resulting in less risk.

Organizations have to do more than hire a CISO and spend money on security tools -- they must practice due diligence around every aspect of cybersecurity.

A new book, "The perfect scorecard," offers expert tips on how CISOs can stay business-aligned, and how corporate execs can more willingly embrace cyber hygiene initiatives. SC Media spoke to SecurityScorecard CEO and Founder Alexsandr Yampolskiy about the concept.

"Deception is a process, not just a bag of tricks," said Maretta Morovitz, Engage lead at Mitre.

Frameworks can sharpen security strategies and help develop soft skills among the rank-and-file security staff.