Understanding the board’s perspective on cybersecurity

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Following the onslaught of high-profile cyberattacks reported in the past twelve to eighteen months, cyber security has become a more frequent topic in board-level conversations. This has created a need for CISOs to better understand board member perceptions and become more effective at communicating their cybersecurity strategies.

How can CISOs respond to these new challenges and pressures? Using data from an NYSE survey of nearly 200 corporate directors, two of the industry's best-known voices – Andy Ellis, CSO of Akamai and Chris Wysopal, CTO & CISO of Veracode – will discuss how CISOs can elevate the security conversation to a board-level discussion.

During the live-streamed videocast at 12:00 pm on August 26, sponsored by Veracode and moderated by Dark Reading, Wysopal and Ellis will share recommendations based on their own experiences presenting to boards, ongoing conversations with fellow CISOs and the results of the NYSE survey.

Wysopal and Ellis will also discuss key questions such as:

  • What are board members' biggest fears regarding cyberattacks?
  • Who do board members hold accountable when a major breach does occur at your company?
  • How do board members prefer information be presented about risk posture and strategies?
  • What metrics are most effective for gaining buy-in for your risk reduction strategy?

The world of IT security is changing, both for the CISO and for the business. By examining the survey results, and discussing Wysopal's and Ellis's own experiences, you'll hear practical tips to help make your boardroom security discussions more productive.