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Board engagement involves the active participation and oversight of an organization�s board of directors in key strategic, governance and risk management activities. Effective board engagement strengthens corporate governance and supports long-term business success.

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How are U.S. CISOs Addressing Liability Risk?

New regulations taking effect in the U.S. mean that cybersecurity leaders could face legal liability in the event of an incident. What strategies are they using to protect themselves?

How are U.S. CISOs Addressing Liability Risk?

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Why has cloud become a board-level topic, rather than a C-Suite or VP discussion?

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Have you identified any best practices for communicating the value of a heightened security function?

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When updating your board on current measures for cybersecurity and compliance, have you found there is more or less focus on compliance compared to last year?

Much more26%

More40%

Neither (same level of focus on compliance)23%

Less10%

Much less

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What best practices have your IT department found for strategic business stakeholder engagement? How do other departments like to hear from IT (ex. QBRs, monthly reports, collaboration channels, etc)? What do other departments like to hear about from IT in order to facilitate transparent collaboration around strategic portfolio management?

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How do you deal with a mismatch of risk appetites with the board? What are some ways to increase, or temper, the board’s risk appetite if necessary?

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Are there any recommended documentation, insightful tips, or refined strategies available to expedite decision-making within the AI Governance Board, all while ensuring the secure preservation of company intellectual property? Managing an AI Governance Board predominantly comprised of legal experts across various domains, including Legal, Ethics, IP, and Procurement, with minimal representation from the IT sector, presents distinct challenges. Effectively persuading non-IT members to consider measured risks in AI proposals demands a strategic approach.

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How do you go about convincing your leadership/board to increase investment in security specifically for web apps? What's been effective, in your experience, for communicating why web application security is important?

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How do you approach things when your data tells you something the business doesn't want to hear?

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In 2025, how probable is it that the board of directors at your organization will increase pressure on IT to demonstrate a stronger return on investment (ROI)?

Very probable21%

Somewhat probable42%

Neutral27%

Somewhat improbable10%

Very improbable

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When presenting to the board on security, which are more impactful: leading indicators or trailing indicators?

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What should startup founders consider when looking for suitable investors?

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What steps are you taking to ensure that your board members are kept up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, etc.?

How can you tell if your org isn’t ready to go cloud native?

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When it comes to cyber security, what are the most important things that board members need to be able to understand to effectively oversee cyber risk management?

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Is there a disconnect between security leaders and the businesses they serve?

Yes, most security leaders.31%

Yes, some security leaders.56%

No10%

Not sure1%

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How do you talk to the board or your CEO to get budget for reducing risk?

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