Many executives tasked with combatting cybersecurity threats lack necessary awareness and readiness, according to a survey commissioned by security firm Tanium and the NASDAQ. The Accountability Gap: Cybersecurity & Building a Culture of Responsibility (the Survey Report) includes findings of an extensive study involving 1,530 non-executive directors, CEOs, CISOs and CIOs of major corporations around the globe. Using information from a combination of one-on-one interviews and a quantitative survey, the Survey Report highlighted seven key cybersecurity challenges facing boards and executives and provided actionable advice in these areas. We examine these findings, with input from Lance Hayden, managing director of Berkley Research Group, and author of People-Centric Security. See also “Protecting the Crown Jewels Using People, Processes and Technology” (Sep. 30, 2015).