Data security discussed at the C-Suite level usually involves CIOs, CISOs, CCOs, and often the company board. However, with an increasing volume of cybersecurity threats and the rising cost associated with each breach, collaboration between cybersecurity leadership and in-house counsel has never been more important.

"Given the ever-increasing importance of digital connectivity, [cyber-risk] issues sprawl well outside the purview and technical resources of the information security team…General counsels are vital to help business leaders set governance that balances protecting information with ensuring privacy, productivity, and regulatory compliance," according to the World Economic Forum.