By Franklin Mathieu | CEO, Paragon Rock
Based on insights from BCG’s “A Synchronized Approach to Digital Risk”
In today’s AI-driven economy, innovation moves faster than most organizations can safeguard it. BCG’s recent article highlights a critical misstep: many businesses treat cybersecurity as a technical challenge instead of what it truly is—a strategic imperative.
At Paragon Rock, we view this misalignment through the lens of our PARAGON Framework. We help clients synchronize leadership, technology, and operations to not just defend against disruption—but thrive through it.
P – Positioning
Security isn’t a constraint on innovation; it’s the foundation. CEOs must position cybersecurity as an enabler of value creation, not just a compliance line item.
A – Alignment
Too often, IT, security, and business leaders work in silos. We drive alignment through shared KPIs, joint planning cadences, and cross-functional governance structures.
R – Resilience
It’s no longer about prevention—it’s about preparation. We embed digital resilience as a core enterprise capability from incident simulations to AI safeguard protocols.
A – Awareness
A shared language across departments accelerates response and improves decision-making. We build “dual fluency”: technical leaders who understand business outcomes and executives who grasp key digital risks.
G – Governance
True digital governance means embedding cybersecurity into enterprise architecture, data policies, and innovation pipelines. It’s not an add-on—it’s built in.
O – Orchestration
Synchronization goes beyond alignment and requires orchestration. We help clients create integrated processes for incident management, asset tracking, and cyber risk escalation.
N – Navigation
The future will bring complexity, volatility, and disruption. Organizations that can navigate uncertainty—through unified leadership and resilient systems—will be the ones who lead their industries forward.
Key Insight
Cybersecurity can no longer be confined to the IT department. It belongs in the boardroom, at the heart of strategic decision-making. Synchronization isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical.
Is your organization prepared to lead in the age of AI and digital disruption?
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