Talking Business About Security

Learn how to effectively communicate security risks to senior management and board members in this insightful Web Summit talk. Explore the challenges faced by CISOs, understand the importance of software vulnerability assessment, and discover strategies for presenting security information to executives. Gain valuable insights on addressing fears of brand damage and corporate espionage, developing essential communication skills, and discussing external risks. Delve into NACD guidance, risk posture analysis, and techniques for presenting security metrics to the board. Examine top security concerns, learn from peer breaches, and understand the significance of customer data protection in this comprehensive overview of business-oriented security discussions.

Intro
My background
CISOs
Software
Vulnerability
Risk
Whos accountable
Fear 1 Brand damage
Fear 2 Corporate espionage
How to present security information
Expectations from the head of security
Communication skills
External risks
Talking to the board
NACD guidance
Risk and risk posture
Presenting security to the board
Speaking in numbers
What are your top concerns
Breaches that have happened to peers
Communicate risk posture
Customer data