

Cyber Risk Communication: Bridging the CISO-Board Divide
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
Transform cyber discussions from technical jargon into strategic clarity. This panel sharpens dialogue between CISOs and boards, teaching both sides to speak the language of enterprise risk. CISOs learn to frame threats in business terms that drive action, while board members get practical tools for asking tough questions and assessing breach readiness. You'll hear from leaders who've built these communication bridges and survived major incidents because of it. Cyber risk isn't just IT's problem—it's enterprise-level. Don't wait for the next big threat. Master the collaboration and resilience strategies that matter most.
Target Audience
CIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITCISO/CSOVP of other IT/IS Department
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
Speaker

Kim Sassaman
Chief Information Security OfficerUniversal Health Services of Delaware, Inc.PC
Paul Connelly
Professor in Practice in CybersecurityBelmont University
Jeff Aguilar
Chief Information Security OfficerHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Josh Decker
Intelligent Cyber Defense & Secure Cloud Platform Practice LeadAvanade