Top sessions you can't afford to miss from the Cyber Risk Virtual Summit

Tailor your cyber strategy with the latest trends and best practices for your region by watching our on-demand, expert-led sessions.

The job of keeping up with the complexity of cyber risk can be overwhelming, especially with the sheer volume and variety of threats out there. With technology and attack methods evolving so rapidly, staying on top of the latest cyber threats and trends can feel like a never-ending challenge.

That's why Diligent's free Cyber Risk Virtual Summit was designed. This event empowers professionals like you to tackle these challenges head-on, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to simplify cyber risk and stay ahead of the game.

The summit, held on February 5–6, brought together over 1,800 participants from 106 countries in the Americas, European and Asia-Pacific regions, providing an interactive platform for sharing insights, exploring new technologies and learning from global experts specific to the session’s region. As cybersecurity continues to grow increasingly complex, gatherings like this offer crucial resources for organizations aiming to safeguard their digital assets.

Feel free to watch all of the summit sessions for each of our three regions on demand by clicking this link.

Here, we highlight the top three most-attended sessions from the summit that delivered critical insights and strategies to improve cybersecurity frameworks.

The top 3 sessions from Diligent's Cyber Risk Virtual Summit

1. Strengthening cyber risk management with GRC software

The top-viewed session from the summit, this AMERS session looked at how governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software can revolutionize cyber risk management, was moderated by Jay Cameron, Director of Product Marketing at Diligent and featured four expert panelists:

James Wade, CISO, Mortgage Contracting Services​

Parrish Gunnels, CISO, Sunflower Bank​

Deana Robinson, GRC Manager, Sonoco​

• Viktor Culjak, Director, Advisory & Consulting Services, Diligent

Session takeaways:

• Integrating GRC technology with existing tools automates data collection and analysis, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.
• GRC technology ensures data consistency and reliability by providing a standardized and centralized platform..
• GRC software fosters collaboration across different business units to enhance risk visibility and decision-making.

Why watch? Attendees found the session particularly useful for its insights on how GRC software can bridge organizational silos and centralize risk data, as well as practical advice on aligning GRC technology with strategic business goals, improving board-level reporting and addressing data governance challenges.

"The GRC tool, it does provide consistency and standardization. And I think that's really key, especially when you're reporting back to the board because you want the board to be able to rely on or trust the information that you're giving them." — Deana Robinson, GRC Manager, Sonoco

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2. Mastering cyber risk & board reporting: From threats to strategic advantage

Our most popular EMEA session is a discussion moderated by Monica Landon, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Diligent, with panelists:

• Matt Malone, Advisor, Duco; Former Partner, Head of Risk Consulting, KPMG UK​
• Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Founder & CEO, Global Data Innovation; Former Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Mayer Brown

The session focuses on the strategic importance of effective cyber risk reporting to the board and how it can be leveraged as a strategic advantage.

Session takeaways:

• Effective communication of cyber risks requires context, alignment with business strategy, and simplification of complex data to ensure clear and actionable decisions.
• Cybersecurity enables the safe adoption of new technologies and processes, transforming it from a cost center into a strategic advantage that enhances customer trust and compliance.
• Using real-world examples and scenarios in cyber risk communication makes the risks tangible and relatable, gaining support for necessary actions and investments.

Why watch? This session was packed full of actionable strategies. Attendees got useful insights for understanding the strategic importance of cyber risk reporting to the board and the role of the CISO in driving strategic change. Plus, tips for avoiding common communication mistakes, transforming cyber incidents into strategic improvements and staying informed about emerging trends and threats like AI, deep fakes and quantum computing.

"We must imbue our board members with actionable information that they can make common sense decisions about." — Dominique Shelton Leipzig

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3. Cyber leadership: The corporate governance imperative in advancing cyber shields

Our third most popular session (and the most popular from the APAC region) delves into the critical role of board and senior management in managing cyber risk. It was moderated by Dusk Lim, Director of Sales at Diligent, with panelists:

• Colin Low, Non-Executive Board Director​
• Kisso Diall, GM of APAC Sales, Bitsight​
• Sarah McAvoy, CEO & Founder, CyberUnlocked​
• Guillaume Noe, Head of Cyber Resilience, Queensland Government

Session takeaways:

• Effective cyber leadership involves continuous learning and proactivity, in addition to staying updated on threats and regulations.
• Organizations must be proactive in building readiness for cybersecurity incidents through regular training, simulations and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity should be integrated into the fabric of the organization, aligning with broader business goals and using data-driven metrics to measure effectiveness.

Why watch? Discoveruseful for insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape, the need for continuous learning, proactive readiness and collaboration. Also, watch for more on the role of corporate governance, integrating cybersecurity into innovation and practical examples of leveraging technology and partnerships.

Culture eats strategy for breakfast, and I certainly know it to be true with cybersecurity as well. We have been referring to humans in the industry for a while as the weakest link in cybersecurity." — Guillaume Noe, Head of Cyber Resilience, Queensland Government

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