Protecting the enterprise from cybersecurity risks has never been easy, and there is no silver bullet. In an AI-driven environment where risks are rapidly increasing and evolving, a proactive and holistic approach to cybersecurity is the only way forward. Given the escalating costs of weak defenses, the problem’s inherent complexity, the rapid pace of threat evolution, and the necessity for continuous investment, building robust cybersecurity defenses demands active C-suite sponsorship.