Expert guide

Make the case. Secure the budget.

Still struggling to justify cybersecurity spend?

Learn how to quantify risk, model Return on Investment (ROI) and protect your business. All in one in-depth white paper.

cybersecurity business case guide

What’s inside?

  • A step-by-step template to build your cybersecurity business case

  • Guidance on how to quantify cyber risk in business terms

  • ROI calculations based on risk reduction, not revenue

  • Side-by-side cost comparisons for internal vs. external investment

  • Real-world modelling examples to support funding discussions

  • Frameworks to align with boards, insurers and compliance

  • Ready-to-use formulas for fast application

With more than 40 pages of detailed analysis, ready-to-use models and example calculations, this white paper gives you everything you need to communicate cybersecurity’s value. Ultimately, it will help you secure the investment your business needs.

Preview ‘The Cybersecurity ROI Business Case’

Who it’s for?

  • IT Managers & CISOs

  • Finance & Operations Leads

  • SME Business Owners

  • Board Members & Risk Committees

Why it works

Unlike generic white papers, this guide is:

✅ Written by a seasoned cyber professional with boardroom experience

✅ Structured around real ROI and risk frameworks

✅ Packed with tools, frameworks and ready-to-use logic

✅ Designed for immediate application in budget discussions

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About the author

Matt, co-founder and CEO of CloudGuard, is an IT industry veteran with 35 years of senior experience. He has held pivotal roles at major organisations including Microsoft, Severn Trent Plc, Perot Systems, Computacenter, Digica, Pulsant, BCN, SmarterMed and SoftwareONE. He has been a Microsoft Certified Technical Architect since 2003 and was honoured as a CIO100 member in 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2021.

Since 2008, Matt has led advancements in AI and automation. Under his guidance, his team pioneered the use of machine learning to analyse extensive datasets across industries such as cybersecurity and utilities. His deep understanding of these technologies has driven innovation and positioned him as a thought leader on their ethical implications. He has shared his expertise at global conferences, discussing the transformative potential and ethical considerations of AI and automation.

Beyond his IT career, Matt has been a significant investor in renewable energy since 2010, reflecting his commitment to sustainable development.

Matt Lovell, CloudGuard CEO and Co-Founder

Matt Lovell

Co-founder and CEO
CloudGuard