Conveying the importance of security controls and activities to execs can be a struggle. To maximize their impact on an organization, CISOs must spin their messaging and align with how they see the business. In this session, IANS Faculty Member Olivia Rose will provide guidance for CISOs seeking to improve their messaging to business leaders. She&rsquo;ll cover:&nbsp;<ul><li>How to align your mindset with how execs view the world and business in general.</li><li>A simple communication method CISO can bring back to their own programs.</li><li>Clear steps for CISOs to apply that method for themselves and teach others on their team.</li></ul>

Making Security Matter: A Foolproof Method to Align Security Controls to the Business (and make Execs Understand)

Olivia is an industry veteran and proven executive leader with over 21 years experience building, transforming, and delivering successful IT and cybersecurity programs. Olivia possesses a rare blend of technical, governance, and business acumen to easily
 articulate cybersecurity strategy and initiatives to both C-Suite/Board of Directors and technical audiences.
 Olivia is presently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and VP of IT &amp; Security at a fast-growing SaaS company, and a frequently requested speaker on cybersecurity at events and on podcasts. Olivia is also widely regarded as a mentor and
 thought leader in the industry and as champion for diversity and equality.

Closing Remarks / Wrap Up

In April 2022, IANS launched its third annual CISO Compensation &amp; Budget Survey. The survey also covers CISO satisfaction and compensation for security leadership staff. In this session, we will provide a preview of the survey&rsquo;s findings, which will be released later in 2022. During this session IANS staff will present key takeaways from the research and interview Steve Martano, Partner for Artico Search, for input directly from the marketplace. Steve will cover how to: <ul><li>Apply compensation benchmarks to your job search and promotion negotiations to take an informed approach to those conversations.</li><li>Understanding how your current budgeting compares with that of your peer group, and how to frame budgetary conversations with key stakeholders.</li><li>Use the satisfaction benchmarking data to identify the right job opportunities and understand key satisfaction drivers for your own staff.</li><li>Compete in the hiring marketplace when seeking leaders for your organization by offering competitive packages for functional heads.</li></ul>

State of the CISO: 2022

Steve is a partner in Artico Search’s cybersecurity practice. He is an expert in security executive recruiting and compensation focused on recruiting best-in-class CISOs and their teams across various industries. he leads strategic partnerships
and initiatives including Artico’s annual CISO compensation &amp; budget survey conducted in collaboration with IANS. Prior to Artico, Steve served in Caldwell Partner's cybersecurity practice and at Russell Reynolds associates.

Opening Remarks/CISO Introductions

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Solution Provider Case Study #3

Board reporting has become a more critical part of the CISO&rsquo;s role in recent years. That importance is set to spike with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) close to ratifying new rules around reporting cyber risk to board. In this session, IANS CEO Phil Gardner will interview Lanny Thorndike, President of Choate Investment Advisors and member of the boards for MassGeneral Brigham, Brigham Health and the Cotting School. They&rsquo;ll discuss:&nbsp;<ul><li>How board members perceive security and what they need from CISOs.</li><li>How the SEC requirements will impact what boards expect from CISOs.</li><li>Ways to engage board members more effectively.</li></ul>

What CISOs Need to Know

Having built IANS’ end-user research offering, Phil now oversees all strategic and operational decisions at IANS. Phil began his career in security with seven years with the U.S. Navy as a Strike Fighter Pilot &amp; Ordnance Requirements Officer. After receiving a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, he joined Goldman, Sachs &amp; Co. in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions and later became an associate with McKinsey &amp; Company in Boston, MA. In 1996, Phil became one of the founders of Provant, Inc., a publicly traded training company serving the Fortune 1000 and Federal Government. He left Provant in 2000 to launch IANS. He graduated at the top of his class in US Navy Flight School.

Lanny Thorndike is President of Choate Investment Advisors. In this role, Lanny oversees the investment strategy and day-to-day operations of Choate Investment Advisors. Working closely with Choate’s wealth management team of trustees, lawyers, tax preparers, and trusts and estates administrators, Lanny helps to ensure the coordinated delivery of best-in-class integrated family office services to wealthy families and individuals – to help them grow and protect their assets across multiple generations.

Solution Provider Case Study #2

The Purple Team process has been gaining a lot of attention for its benefits &ndash; both for your people and technology -- at the practitioner level of your defenses. But, what about the executive view? We&rsquo;ll discuss how this process can benefit you through metrics, data validation and process improvements. In this session, IANS Faculty member Bryson Bort will cover:&nbsp;<ul><li>Purple Teaming metrics that matter for CISOs</li><li>Running configuration and data audits</li><li>Driving cross-functional process improvement </li></ul>

Purple Teaming for CISOs: What You Need to Know

Bryson is the Founder of SCYTHE, a start-up building a next generation attack emulation platform, and GRIMM, a cybersecurity consultancy, and Co-Founder of the ICS Village, a non-profit advancing awareness of industrial control system security. He is a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute and an Advisor to the Army Cyber Institute. As a U.S. Army Officer, he served as a Battle Captain and Brigade Engineering Officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom before leaving the Army as a Captain. He was recognized as one of the Top 50 in Cyber by Business Insider, Security Executive Finalist of the Year by SC Media, and a Tech Titan in Washington DC.

Solution Provider Case Study #1

Throughout the roundtable, three solution providers will provide a rundown of how they deliver value. The feedback session is a discussion of the solution providers without the vendor present. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to get inside intelligence on vendors you may be considering for your environment.

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2022 Boston CISO Roundtable

2022 CISO Roundtable

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This roundtable is designed exclusively for CISOs and senior level information security executives to learn and share insights in a confidential setting.The curriculum will incorporate a blend of strategic content, workbook exercises, and peer discussion to help with long-term success as a leader. Session themes for the day include:<ul><li>Industry Development</li><li>Leadership</li><li>IANS Faculty Briefing</li><li>Career Development</li></ul>

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This one-day roundtable is designed exclusively for CISOs and senior level information security executives to learn and share insights in a confidential setting.

CISO Roundtable

This roundtable is designed exclusively for CISOs and senior level information security executives to learn and share insights in a confidential setting.

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