The Cyber Benchmarking Handbook

Leverage the power of benchmarking to drive better cybersecurity outcomes.

Cybersecurity is one of the most significant risks facing businesses today. Yet understanding whether your organization’s cyber risk posture is compared to peers, stakeholder expectations, and evolving threats is still a persistent challenge.

Benchmarking helps organizations put cyber risk into context. This guide explores how benchmarking can support stronger cyber risk governance, inform a reasonable standard of care, help prioritize investments, and demonstrate ongoing diligence in managing cyber risk.

Inside the guide:

• An introduction to cyber risk benchmarking and its role in cyber risk management
• Guidance for identifying meaningful peer groups and establishing relevant comparisons
• The key principles of effective benchmarking, including comparability, resilience, and continuous improvement
• A practical framework for measuring risk, setting goals, monitoring performance, and documenting progress
• Insights into how benchmarking supports board oversight, stakeholder engagement, and defensive diligence