CISOs & The Board: Lessons from Corporate Governance Expert Debra von Storch

The Professional CISO

🎙️ Episode Summary

How can CISOs break into the boardroom and become key players in corporate strategy? In this episode, Debra von Storch, former Ernst & Young (EY) senior partner turned accomplished board director, joins host David Malicoatto reveal what it takes for cybersecurity leaders to elevate their influence at the executive level.

With decades of experience advising CEOs, CFOs, and corporate boards, Debra shares a blueprint for CISOs who want to shift from a technical role to a business leadership role. Learn how to build boardroom credibility, understand capital markets, and develop the strategic mindset that corporate boards expect.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

✅ Why CISOs must go beyond risk management and focus on value creation

✅ How to develop business acumen to gain influence with CEOs & CFOs

✅ The importance of governance, risk management, and board engagement

✅ Why CISOs should get board-certified (NACD, PDA) & join nonprofit boards

✅ How the capital markets & economic climate impact cybersecurity strategy

✅ Steps to transition from cybersecurity leadership to corporate board member

⏳ Time Stamps

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview

02:00 – Debra von Storch’s Journey: From CPA to Board Director

05:30 – How CISOs Can Gain Boardroom Visibility

10:00 – The Future of CISOs in Corporate Strategy

15:00 – Building Key Relationships with CFOs & CEOs

20:00 – Board Governance 101: What Every CISO Should Know

30:00 – How to Develop Business Acumen for Board Influence

40:00 – Leveraging Cyber Insights to Drive Business Value

43:00 – 10 Rapid-Fire Questions with Debra von Storch

44:00 – Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways

📝 📌 Show References:

NASDAQ Newsroom: https://www.nasdaq.com/newsroom

New York Stock Exchange: https://www.nyse.com

EY Insights: https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights

Pitchbook: https://pitchbook.com

NACD: https://www.nacdonline.org

Private Directors Association: https://www.privatedirectors.org

Varispace: https://www.varispace.com and Varidesk: https://www.vari.com

Pearson Partners: https://pearsonpartnersintl.com

Korn Ferry: https://www.kornferry.com

Spencer Stuart: https://www.spencerstuart.com

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS): https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/international/the-committee-on-foreign-investment-in-the-united-states-cfius

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🎯 Connect with Our Guest:

👤 Debra von Storch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debravonstorch

• Former Senior Partner at Ernst & Young (EY)

• Board Director specializing in corporate governance, risk management, and business strategy

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