Boards do not fail on cyber because they do not care. They fail because cyber is too often presented as a technical agenda item instead of a risk management one. Dashboards replace clarity. Activity replaces accountability. Reassurance replaces control.  The problem is not effort. It is translation. 

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The Cyber Envoy gives chairs, non-executive directors (NEDs), and senior leaders a practical way to govern cyber risk without becoming technical specialists. Drawing on a career spanning international banking, diplomacy, cybersecurity and board leadership, Danny Lopez shows boards how to challenge constructively, ask sharper questions, lead more credible board-level discussions, and make confident decisions on cybersecurity under pressure.

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Built around a clear three-part method — Translate, Govern, Decide — the book cuts through jargon and gives boards the tools, questions, and governance rhythm they need to own cyber risk the way they own every other material risk: with clarity, accountability, and follow-through.

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Inside you will find the eight blind spots that leave even diligent boards dangerously exposed; a practical framework for translating complex cyber risk into board-ready decisions; the twelve questions chairs and NEDs should ask every quarter; a first-24-hours playbook for leading through a serious incident with authority and calm; and a 90-day upgrade plan that creates visible improvement without a transformation programme.​

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Danny Lopez is the CEO of Glasswall, a leading cybersecurity firm, and Chair of Aquis Stock Exchange. His career has spanned international banking in New York, Miami and Mumbai, a decade in British diplomacy including serving as HM Consul General in New York, and leadership roles at the intersection of technology, security and board governance. Danny was awarded an MBE in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List.