RICHARD Bird, a cybersecurity executive, has launched a website that tracks disclosed material cybersecurity breaches, providing a necessary resource for professionals and the public. The site features two ledgers: one based on mandatory SEC disclosures and another from news reports. Currently, it tracks over 100 incidents, categorizing entries by their source's reliability. Bird highlights the significance of accurate reporting as cybersecurity often lacks quantified metrics compared to other business functions.
His project aims to address the issue of underreported losses in cyber incidents and to establish a credible dataset that can improve the understanding of cybersecurity performance. He emphasizes the industry's focus on activity rather than outcomes, advocating for a shift in how cybersecurity is measured and valued.