Innovator Spotlight: HyperCube

by Pete Green, vCISO, Cybersecurity Consultant and Reporter for CDM

Gartner has stated the challenge facing most organizations today: “Boards are now pushing back for improved understanding of what they achieved after years of such heavy investment.”

In recent years, organizations have made substantial investments in cybersecurity, driven by the growing threat landscape and the need to protect critical assets. However, boards are now increasingly questioning the tangible outcomes of these investments. They seek a clearer understanding of the effectiveness of their cybersecurity strategies and the value they bring.

This pushback reflects a broader shift toward accountability and results-driven governance. Boards are not just content with assurances that the money is being spent—they want concrete evidence that these investments have significantly enhanced the organization’s security posture, reduced risks, and aligned with long-term business goals. This demand for transparency is leading to more rigorous reporting and measurement of cybersecurity outcomes, ensuring that every dollar spent translates into real, measurable benefits for the organization.

To bridge the gap between the growing demand for transparency and the ongoing communication challenges in cybersecurity, organizations must adopt tools and frameworks that facilitate clear and actionable dialogue between all stakeholders. As boards push for greater clarity on the returns of their cybersecurity investments, the need for a common language and shared expectations across the C-Suite and security teams becomes more critical. This is where innovative solutions like Cyberseconomics HQBE (HyperCube) SaaS come into play. By providing a unified view that aligns the perspectives of CISOs, executives, and board members, these tools not only improve communication but also ensure that accountability is matched with the necessary resources, ultimately leading to more effective risk management and strategic decision-making.

“The reality is that the CISO, the C-Suite, and the Board are all in tough spots. CISO reporting is too technical and missing context, making it difficult for the C-Suite and Board to see if the security journey leads to a reasonable protection destination. I founded Cyberseconomics to make it clear and easy for the C-Suite and Board to choose protection destinations, and for the CISO to lead the journey to get there.”– Douglas Ferguson, CEO & Founder, Cyberseconomics

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, effective communication between cybersecurity teams, the C-Suite, and the Board remains a persistent challenge. Enter Cyberseconomics HQBE (HyperCube) SaaS—a platform built by CISOs for CISOs. This innovative tool bridges the gap, aligning everyone with a unified view and clear expectations, ensuring that CISOs are not held accountable for risks that they lack the resources to manage effectively.

Cyberseconomics introduces a revolutionary approach to security assessments through its consensus cycle, powered by HQBE’s deep integration of business, threat, and risk contexts—elements often missing in traditional assessments, frameworks, and technologies. By leveraging these comprehensive insights, your security controls and risk assessments can become more effective, fostering more efficient executive communication, securing crucial buy-in, and minimizing CISO liability.

With Cyberseconomics’ managed service, your enhanced security assessment is continually updated, allowing you to track performance and report progress seamlessly. The solution prevents outdated or misaligned reports and impresses Boards with fresh, quarterly updates that reflect the latest insights and developments.

“We needed to communicate our security journey and destination to executives in terms they understand – and we could all get behind. Cyberseconomics HQBE was the only platform we found that truly enables this”. – Lee Whatford, CISO @ Domino’s

The personalized HQBE SaaS subscription streamlines security operations, cutting through the clutter of emails, meetings, spreadsheets, and reports. Whether your operations are large or small, HQBE ensures you can manage and oversee all activities and assets effortlessly, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of your security strategy.

About the Author

Pete Green, vCISO, Cybersecurity Consultant and Reporter for CDM. Pete Green has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology related fields and is an accomplished practitioner of Information Security. He has held a variety of security operations positions including LAN / WLAN Engineer, Threat Analyst / Engineer, Security Project Manager, Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, Principal Security Consultant, Manager / Director of IT, CTO, CEO, and Virtual CISO. Pete has worked with clients in a wide variety of industries including federal, state and local government, financial services, healthcare, food services, manufacturing, technology, transportation, and hospitality. Pete holds a Master of Computer Information Systems in Information Security from Boston University, an NSA / DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance / Cyber Defense (CAE IA / CD), and a Master of Business Administration in Informatics. Pete can be reached online at ([email protected], @petegreen, https://linkedin.com/in/petegreen ) and at our magazine’s website https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com