Beyond the Firewall: CISOs and Boards in Conversation
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:40 AM to 10:25 AM · 45 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 3 | San Polo 3501A
Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity
Information
IT doesn’t own cyber risk, —it’s an enterprise-level threat that demands boardroom attention. This panel cuts through the noise, sharpening the dialogue between CISOs and boards to tackle the real issues. CISOs will learn how to frame their challenges in terms that resonate with decision-makers, while board members will get the playbook for asking the tough questions, assessing breach readiness, and tracking the metrics that matter. It’s about collaboration, resilience, and staying ahead of the next big threat—because in today’s landscape, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Level
Intermediate
Learning Objective #1
Analyze enterprise-level cyber threats and identify communication gaps between CISOs and board members in risk assessment.
Learning Objective #2
Evaluate cyber risk management strategies using board-level metrics and breach readiness assessment frameworks.
Learning Objective #3
Create collaborative communication strategies that align CISO technical expertise with board-level decision-making for cyber resilience.
Session #
HCF-3