The CEO’s Cybersecurity Playbook

Cybersecurity is a leadership responsibility, not a technical one.

Cyber risk is the #1 business threat of the decade. From ransomware and data breaches to total operational paralysis, the danger is constant and existential. As a CEO, your role isn’t to write code—it’s to lead, decide, and govern.

This playbook is your strategic, non-technical roadmap. It provides a structured framework to move from reactive defense to proactive resilience, ensuring your organization is prepared for the inevitable.

Inside this Playbook, you will master:

  • Governance & Strategy: How to lead the cyber conversation in the Boardroom and track the Cyber KPIs that actually matter for business health.
  • Crisis Management: Building a clear decision tree and response plan to neutralize threats and minimize impact.
  • Compliance & Insurance: Aligning with global regulations (like NIS 2) and optimizing insurance coverage to protect your assets and reputation.

Stop letting uncertainty drive your investments. This guide gives you the tools and the mindset to turn cybersecurity into a competitive advantage and safeguard the future of your enterprise.

This books includes testimonials from cybersecurity experts and from companies that experienced cyberattacks.

This book is available on Amazon (Kindle or paperback version).

This book also exists in french (La cybersécurité expliquée à mon boss).

Table of content

I. The Invisible War  

II. From Risk to Responsibility: The CEO’s Role in Cybersecurity  

III. Mapping the Threat Landscape for SMBs  

IV. From Security to Resilience

V. Building a Security Culture

VI. The Foundations: Data, Devices, and Access  

VII. The Extended Perimeter: Partners, Suppliers, and Clients  

VIII. When the Attack Comes: Managing a Cyber Crisis  

IX. Cyber Insurance, Legal, and Compliance  

X. The Board’s Toolkit for Continuous Oversight  

XI. AI, Quantum, and the Next Wave of Cyber Threats  

XII. Making Cybersecurity a Growth Asset  

XIII. Conclusion    

XIV. Glossary  

XV. Index