CISO-Board Communication Gap Addressed Through New Training Program
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A new training program, Risk Reporting to the Board for Modern CISOs, aims to bridge the communication gap between CISOs and boards. This gap arises from differing priorities and languages used by each group. The course teaches CISOs how to translate technical security issues into business terms that resonate with board members, focusing on risk, governance, and growth. The program was developed in response to the increasing need for CISOs to effectively communicate cyber risk to boards, which are held accountable for cyber risk under regulations like SEC rules and NIS2. The course covers practical skills such as creating impactful presentations, building clear risk communication, and operationalizing Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). The training is led by Dr. Gerald Auger, who brings extensive experience in both industry and academia.
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11.09.2025 13:33 1 articles · 18d ago
Risk Reporting to the Board for Modern CISOs Training Program Launched
A new training program, Risk Reporting to the Board for Modern CISOs, was launched to help CISOs communicate cyber risk effectively to boards. The program focuses on practical skills such as creating concise, actionable presentations and translating security needs into financial and strategic language. The course is led by Dr. Gerald Auger, who brings extensive experience in both industry and academia.
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- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33
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Boards are increasingly held accountable for cyber risk, with regulations like SEC rules and NIS2 imposing strict disclosure and oversight requirements.
First reported: 11.09.2025 13:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33
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There is a significant disconnect between what boards want to hear (risk affecting revenue, governance, growth) and what CISOs typically present (threats, vulnerabilities, controls).
First reported: 11.09.2025 13:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33
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The new training program, Risk Reporting to the Board for Modern CISOs, focuses on practical skills such as creating concise, actionable presentations and translating security needs into financial and strategic language.
First reported: 11.09.2025 13:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33
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The course introduces Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) as a model for presenting risk in a structured, forward-looking way.
First reported: 11.09.2025 13:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33
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The training is led by Dr. Gerald Auger, who has over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity and education.
First reported: 11.09.2025 13:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cracking the Boardroom Code: Helping CISOs Speak the Language of Business — thehackernews.com — 11.09.2025 13:33