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CYBERSECURIT Y
At Highwoods, cybersecurity is an integral part of
our enterprise risk management program. We strive
to continually improve our digital risk posture and
mitigate the risk of security compromises or breaches.
To this end, we have implemented a robust Cyber
Risk Mitigation Program that is designed to protect
sensitive information and defend against cyber
threats. This program is led by our Chief Information
Officer (CIO) and is overseen by our senior leadership
team and Board of Directors.
Our cybersecurity program contains multiple layers
of defense, including strong access control, regular
patching and updates of software and systems,
continuous monitoring of potential vulnerabilities
and threats and on-going employee training on
cyber security best practices. As part of our Business
Continuity Plan, we have developed a robust cyber
incident response protocol, which includes critical
backups and recovery plans to mitigate the impact
of potential cyber-attacks. A key element of our
program focuses on not only preventing potential
breaches, but the timely detection, response and
recovery of critical data.
Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements, our
cyber security program is comprehensive, adaptive
and is continually evolving to keep pace with the
changing threat landscape. Our CIO meets regularly
with senior management and the Board of Directors to
discuss recent trends in cyber security risks and refine
our strategy so that we can continually deploy best
practices to keep our networks safe.
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