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Colin Whittaker

Founder and Director Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin has over 15 years of experience shaping payment risk and security strategies across Europe and the US. He led PCI compliance initiatives, coordinated responses to cardholder data breaches, and introduced innovative programs providing compliance relief. Now independent, he offers cybersecurity risk consultancy and shares insights at global events.

James C. Gerber

Chief Financial Officer at SimSpace Corporation
James brings over 30 years of experience in finance and risk management, advising CISOs and boards on understanding and mitigating cyber risks. He has worked with institutional investors, public companies, and capital markets, leveraging his expertise to support organizations in strengthening cyber risk governance and strategic decision-making.

James McQuiggan

Security Awareness Advocate for the U.S. at KnowBe4
James has more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience, specializing in awareness, education, and product security. He has consulted across corporate divisions to enhance security practices and actively volunteers with cybersecurity education initiatives, reaching thousands of students, parents, and educators to promote safe and secure online practices.

Bryan Timmerman

Deputy CISO at Diligent
Bryan has 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in risk reduction, governance, and compliance. He builds efficient, mature programs across cloud adoption, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO, FedRAMP, and IL5, while fostering collaboration with business and IT teams. Bryan emphasizes automation, continuous monitoring, and strategic alignment to reduce enterprise risk.

Troy Rydman

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO ) / VP of Cybersecurity at Amazon Web Services
Troy is an experienced cybersecurity leader, skilled in defining strategies, building teams, and implementing enterprise cyber programs. He excels in cross-organizational collaboration, partnering with executives and stakeholders to create structured, sustainable processes. Troy focuses on communication, operational efficiency, and the development of resilient cybersecurity practices across complex organizations.

CISO Strategies to Manage Cyberattacks in the Age of Vulnerabilities

Apr 11 / IT GRC Forum

In today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, attacks are inevitable and increasingly sophisticated. Financially motivated threats, new malware families, and rapidly advancing attack techniques make it critical for organizations of all sizes to have a robust cyber incident response strategy. Proactive planning and preparedness are key to minimizing impact and ensuring business continuity.


This on-demand webinar explores essential strategies for preventing surprises before, during, and after a cyber incident. Attendees will learn how to develop a comprehensive incident response plan with clear frameworks outlining roles, responsibilities, and continuous testing practices to address evolving threats. The session also emphasizes building engagement with business leaders to foster a cybersecurity-aware culture, prioritizing communication strategies during attacks, and leveraging postmortem analyses to strengthen resilience.


Participants will gain actionable insights and practical tools to enhance cybersecurity readiness, mitigate risks, and improve organizational resilience. This webinar equips IT and security professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate complex cyber threats effectively and confidently.