Title:
Translating Cybersecurity for Executive Decision-making: Bridging Technical Risk and Board-level Governance in Healthcare Organizations

Authors:
Dr. Gilbert B. Mengnjo, Dr. Robb Shawe, USA

Abstract:

This article examines the challenges associated with translating cybersecurity risk into executive-level decision-making within healthcare organizations. While cybersecurity operations generate significant technical data and insights, these outputs are often not effectively communicated to support strategic governance and board oversight. This study adopts a conceptual governance analysis, informed by evidence from organizational cases, to explore the disconnect between technical cybersecurity reporting and executive decision-making processes. The findings indicate that gaps in translation can lead to misaligned priorities, insufficient risk awareness, and ineffective governance. The article introduces an executive cybersecurity translation model and provides practical implications for improving the alignment of communication, reporting, and decision-making between cybersecurity functions and organizational leadership.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2026.11309