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Board Engagement

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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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CISOs, any thoughts on the recently proposed SEC rule that would require U.S. public company boardrooms to disclose corporate directors with cybersecurity expertise?

What cyber security metrics are CISOs of listed companies reporting to the audit committee of the supervisory board?

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

Yes81%

No15%

Depends (share a comment)3%

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Which cybersecurity program metrics are you presenting to your respective boards? What are the hot topics of interest for 2025?

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Have you done an assessment/RFP for Board management solutions like Boardworks or Diligent Boardbooks? Looking for any insight from such assessment on leading solutions in supporting Board Management for key capabilities such as Board communications, collaboration, Board meetings and related workflows.

Any tips for a company potentially preparing to go on the US stock exchange in the future, what resources should I look at for being cyber "IPO ready"? I want to use this for discussing with the Board investment in our cyber program.

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Do you think protection-level agreements (PLAs) are more effective than service-level agreements (SLAs) when it comes to updating the board?

Much more effective12%

Somewhat more effective50%

Neither21%

Somewhat less effective12%

Much less effective5%

Unsure for now1%

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How has economic uncertainty changed the way you present technology investments to the C-suite and board? What messaging resonates now vs. last year?

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 more25%

More47%

Neither (same level of focus on compliance)19%

Less8%

Much less

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How do you engage your board to explore new technologies?

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 can you get appointed to a Board of Directors? Share your experience and/or opinion.

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What methods or tactics do you lean on when presenting to board members who don’t have a technical background? How do you simplify complex cybersecurity risks to paint a picture they can easily understand?

With multiple regulations emerging across geographies, how are you ensuring a good balance between your board’s focus on compliance and the need for broader risk reduction strategies? Have new regulations like the EU’s AI act made this more difficult to accomplish?

Can you share any tips or advice for CISOs looking to develop their storytelling skills for more effective board presentations?

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Board Engagement

About this topic

Community Posts

CISOs, any thoughts on the recently proposed SEC rule that would require U.S. public company boardrooms to disclose corporate directors with cybersecurity expertise?

What cyber security metrics are CISOs of listed companies reporting to the audit committee of the supervisory board?

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

Which cybersecurity program metrics are you presenting to your respective boards? What are the hot topics of interest for 2025?

Any tips for a company potentially preparing to go on the US stock exchange in the future, what resources should I look at for being cyber "IPO ready"? I want to use this for discussing with the Board investment in our cyber program.

Do you think protection-level agreements (PLAs) are more effective than service-level agreements (SLAs) when it comes to updating the board?

How has economic uncertainty changed the way you present technology investments to the C-suite and board? What messaging resonates now vs. last year?

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?

How do you engage your board to explore new technologies?

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?

How can you get appointed to a Board of Directors? Share your experience and/or opinion.

What methods or tactics do you lean on when presenting to board members who don’t have a technical background? How do you simplify complex cybersecurity risks to paint a picture they can easily understand?

With multiple regulations emerging across geographies, how are you ensuring a good balance between your board’s focus on compliance and the need for broader risk reduction strategies? Have new regulations like the EU’s AI act made this more difficult to accomplish?

Can you share any tips or advice for CISOs looking to develop their storytelling skills for more effective board presentations?

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

Community Posts

CISOs, any thoughts on the recently proposed SEC rule that would require U.S. public company boardrooms to disclose corporate directors with cybersecurity expertise?

What cyber security metrics are CISOs of listed companies reporting to the audit committee of the supervisory board?

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

Which cybersecurity program metrics are you presenting to your respective boards? What are the hot topics of interest for 2025?

Any tips for a company potentially preparing to go on the US stock exchange in the future, what resources should I look at for being cyber "IPO ready"? I want to use this for discussing with the Board investment in our cyber program.

Do you think protection-level agreements (PLAs) are more effective than service-level agreements (SLAs) when it comes to updating the board?

How has economic uncertainty changed the way you present technology investments to the C-suite and board? What messaging resonates now vs. last year?

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?

How do you engage your board to explore new technologies?

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?

How can you get appointed to a Board of Directors? Share your experience and/or opinion.

What methods or tactics do you lean on when presenting to board members who don’t have a technical background? How do you simplify complex cybersecurity risks to paint a picture they can easily understand?

With multiple regulations emerging across geographies, how are you ensuring a good balance between your board’s focus on compliance and the need for broader risk reduction strategies? Have new regulations like the EU’s AI act made this more difficult to accomplish?

Can you share any tips or advice for CISOs looking to develop their storytelling skills for more effective board presentations?

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