#276 Why Information Security Is Now a CFO Responsibility, Howard Francioni, Lead Auditor, Akton Boundrie Group
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The episode discusses the evolving role of CFOs in managing information security as a strategic responsibility.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5viwKl2fFV1BFDZGyag2rN In episode 276 of the GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby is joined by Howard Francioni , Lead Auditor at Akton Boundrie Group , to explore why information security has become a core responsibility for today’s CFO. The conversation frames cyber risk not just as an IT problem but as a strategic, financial, and reputational threat that CFOs must own. Using high‑profile breaches such as Jaguar Land Rover and others, Kevin and Howard illustrate how attacks can halt production, disrupt supply chains, destroy value, and inflict long‑term brand damage, issues that sit squarely in the CFO’s remit of safeguarding enterprise value. From there, the discussion moves into practical guidance for finance leaders who may not have a CISO or large security team. Howard explains how CFOs can embed information security into risk registers, adopt a “defense in depth” mindset across customers and suppliers, and drive culture change around password hygiene, endpoint security, backups, and data leakage prevention. The episode concludes with forward‑looking insights on AI, data governance, and why standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 offer…
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