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A CISO’s Guide to Conducting Productive Cybersecurity Conversations with the Board

August 1, 2023

Chief information security officers (CISOs) have hundreds of cybersecurity metrics to manage, but only a fraction of those will be relevant to the board and C-suite. The CISO must distill data into an easy-to-understand dashboard and concisely communicate risk to a board that frequently is not as well-versed in complex technical details.

With data coming from many directions, and leadership expecting the CISO to make sense of it all, choosing metrics that are aligned with organizational goals is essential.

This guide provides practical solutions for CISOs looking to thrive as strategic partners to the board.