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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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What tools or frameworks have you used to visualize cybersecurity risks in a digestible way for the board?

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

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

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What should startup founders consider when looking for suitable investors?

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

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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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As a cybersecurity leader, do you feel at risk personally (legal / criminal) for your company's actions?

Yes71%

No25%

Depends (share a comment)3%

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Have you ever personally conducted workshops/activities for security awareness training with your own board members? What was most effective? What would you do differently today?

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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 probable43%

Neutral26%

Somewhat improbable10%

Very improbable

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

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What are some metrics or KPIs that you’ve found particularly effective for clearly communicating risk to your board?

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What are some common challenges any new CISO should be prepared for when it comes to engaging and educating their board on cybersecurity?

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Do you currently report metrics on insider risk mitigation to your board or executive team?

Yes - board only12%

Yes - executive team only28%

Yes - both board and executive team32%

No18%

Not yet, but we’re considering it10%

Unsure/other

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