Kayne McGladrey, CISSP
360-648-7995
522 W Riverside Ave, #8558
Spokane, WA, 99201
United States
Presentation Abstract:
In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, CISOs face an ever-growing challenge: how to navigate complex threats while maintaining robust governance and accountability. This keynote offers actionable strategies for addressing these issues head-on. Attendees will gain insights into engaging boards effectively, aligning cybersecurity with business objectives, and benchmarking security controls against established frameworks. Moreover, the session emphasizes building resilient governance structures and proactive incident response plans to safeguard organizational integrity. Join this session to discover how CISOs can lead with confidence, ensuring their organizations are prepared to face emerging risks while fostering accountability and trust.
Detailed Presentation Description
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly complex, and the role of the CISO is more important than ever. This keynote focuses on empowering CISOs to navigate this challenging environment by ensuring robust risk governance and accountability within their organizations.
The session begins by examining the current cyber threat landscape and its implications for governance. It highlights the pivotal role CISOs play in protecting their organizations from financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Participants will explore how effective board engagement can transform cybersecurity from a technical concern into a strategic business priority.
Key topics include:
- Board Oversight and Education: Learn practical approaches to fostering cybersecurity awareness among board members, establishing engagement protocols, and aligning cybersecurity with business goals.
- Benchmarking Security Against Frameworks: Understand how to select, implement, and measure the effectiveness of industry frameworks, tailored to organizational needs, for improved governance and accountability.
- Enhancing Governance and Incident Response: Gain insights into building governance structures that clarify roles and responsibilities, establishing incident response protocols, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
This session provides a structured roadmap for CISOs to ensure their organizations not only meet compliance requirements but also build resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools and strategies to strengthen their leadership impact, enhance governance, and secure long-term organizational success.
Educational Objectives
- Strengthening Board Engagement: Attendees will learn how to effectively educate and involve board members in cybersecurity decision-making, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Applying Security Frameworks: Participants will understand how to select, implement, and measure the impact of appropriate security frameworks tailored to their organizational needs.
- Enhancing Governance and Response: The audience will gain actionable strategies to build governance structures, define clear roles and responsibilities, and create adaptive incident response plans.
Testimonials
“I would have liked to hear more detail in the how and would have been OK with a longer session. Great content!”
“Outstanding session and a very good discussion about the importance and limits of GRC and overall risk evaluation.”
“Would have enjoyed a longer session to deep dive in more BOD communication.”
“This was a good session for me. Not too technical.”