This new memo from Alston & Bird: “Board Oversight and Cyber Breach Response: What Involvement Strikes the Right Balance?” discusses the evolving expectations surrounding board oversight of cybersecurity generally, and cyber incident response in particular. In addition to providing an overview of the board’s oversight responsibilities and trending practices, the memo suggests sound practical tips to promote effective oversight and mitigate risk, including memorializing the incident escalation process and timely documenting the timing and nature of the board’s involvement in any particular incident response.