Capital market stakeholders across the spectrum are as primed as ever to take action on an issue that affects us all: cyber-security. Fifty percent of U.S. chief executives say they are “extremely concerned” about cyber threats, according to a recent survey by PwC. Boards of directors are engaged on the issue, while investors overwhelmingly perceive cyber-security attacks as one the biggest risks to their portfolios. For policymakers at home and overseas, cyber-security continues to climb the list of priorities.
