How to Prepare For Your First Board Meeting as a Security Leader

The first 90 days as a new security leader are pivotal – not just for you, but for the entire security posture of the organization. This isn’t just about setting up security systems or protocols; it’s about laying a foundation of trust with those who govern the organization: your senior leadership and in many cases the board of directors.

As you work toward building trust and alignment with your senior leadership team and the board, you have two primary goals:

1. Understand your company’s cyber risk landscape.
2. Communicate this understanding by aligning cyber risk with the strategic business objectives.

In this guide, we share a clear, actionable roadmap to help you demonstrate a firm grasp of your company’s security needs through the lens of the business needs. Key takeaways from the guide include:

• Core functions and responsibilities that the cybersecurity program must take on, such as risk management, security operations, data privacy, and more.
• How to establish the right security metrics and KPIs to ensure your program is successful.
• How to use heatmapping as a visual tool to convey the status of your security goals against your risk profile.
• The 4 Bs that you need to cover in your first board meeting: Business, Budget, Benchmarking, and Buy-in.

Download now to learn more how you can prepare for your first board meeting and build alignment with your senior leadership and the board by speaking the business language.