Cyber Risk at the Board Level: A CISO’s Guide with NACD’s Chris Hetner

The Professional CISO

🚀 In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, we sit down with Chris Hetner, seasoned cybersecurity leader and board advisor, to discuss the evolving role of CISOs, cybersecurity risk management at the board level, and the professionalization of the CISO function.

Chris brings decades of experience from Wall Street, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, and his current advisory role at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). We dive deep into how CISOs must evolve into business executives with a strong foundation in cybersecurity and risk management.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

✔️ Chris Hetner’s journey from cybersecurity to boardroom advisory

✔️ The NACD’s role in shaping board-level cybersecurity governance

✔️ How CISOs can bridge the gap between technical risk and business objectives

✔️ The shifting regulatory landscape for security leaders

✔️ Trends in AI and cybersecurity risk reporting

✔️ Why boards struggle with cyber risk management – and how CISOs can help

✔️ The future of cybersecurity leadership and board involvement

✔️ Practical steps for CISOs looking to transition into board roles

📌 Plus, Chris answers our signature “10 Questions” rapid-fire segment!

⏱️ YouTube Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & The Evolution of The Professional CISO Show

02:00 – Meet Chris Hetner: Cybersecurity, Wall Street, and Board Advisory

10:00 – The CISO’s Role in Board-Level Risk Management

15:00 – Tactical vs. Strategic Cybersecurity: Why CISOs Must Speak Business

22:00 – How CISOs Can Develop Themselves for Board Roles

28:00 – AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Risk Management

34:00 – What the Next Administration Means for CISOs

38:00 – 10 Questions with Chris Hetner

42:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

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