As cyber threats to healthcare escalate and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, health system CISOs need unfiltered access to the boardroom. Here's a practical blueprint for establishing a direct CISO-to-board reporting structure that elevates cybersecurity from an IT concern to a strategic governance priority.
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