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Colin Whittaker

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

Hrishikesh Choudhari

Architect of Solutions Engineering at MetricStream
Hrishikesh has extensive experience in solution engineering and cybersecurity, working with organizations at varying maturity levels to implement data-driven processes. With a strong analytics background, he helps organizations leverage technology and metrics to enhance cybersecurity practices, optimize risk management, and drive measurable improvements across enterprise systems.

Teju Shyamsundar

Senior Product Marketing Manager at Okta
Teju focuses on delivering adaptive authentication solutions that strengthen enterprise security and user experience. With prior experience implementing mobility technologies for large organizations, she drives adoption and demonstrates the value of adaptive MFA and SSO across diverse customers and partners, helping enterprises streamline access management and enhance overall security posture.

Jake Olcott

Vice President, Government Affairs at BitSight
Jake has extensive experience in cybersecurity and risk management, advising Fortune 1000 executives and shaping policy at the federal level. He has taught cybersecurity as an adjunct professor, combining practical, legal, and strategic expertise to help organizations understand, mitigate, and manage cyber risks while navigating complex regulatory environments.

David Klein

Senior Director of Product Strategy at ProcessUnity
David has over 20 years of experience driving product strategy and innovation across digital, SaaS, and cloud-based solutions. He specializes in developing high-value risk and compliance products, aligning them with market needs, and ensuring organizations receive forward-looking, practical tools to navigate evolving regulatory and technology landscapes.

Executive Tips to Present Cybersecurity to the Board

Nov 19 / IT GRC Forum

Cyberattacks pose a significant threat to organizations, jeopardizing reputation, customer trust, and financial stability. With growing scrutiny, CEOs and board members are increasingly accountable for cybersecurity oversight. Despite this, many corporate boards remain disengaged, lacking a clear understanding of their organization’s cybersecurity posture. Gartner predicts that by 2021, all large enterprises will be required to report on cybersecurity and technology risk to their boards at least annually.


Effectively communicating your cybersecurity program to the board requires translating complex technical and tactical details into clear business terms. Boards need to understand risks, opportunities, strategic implications, and the rationale behind cybersecurity investments. Presenting your program in terms of business value and potential impact is critical to securing the necessary budget and support for your initiatives.


This expert panel webinar will guide attendees on how to present cybersecurity to the board and gain buy-in. Learn how to map your cybersecurity program, obtain independent assessments, translate technical details into business language, propose actionable solutions, and demonstrate measurable ROI to stakeholders.