“In the past 10 years, the sophistication, velocity, and volume of cyber-attacks elevated cyber-security to a Board level topic. With explosive growth of Generative Artificial Intelligence, modern CISOs must now double-down on safe business enablement, while still managing risk well. CISOs still require the skills of the past/present including understanding various policy, governance, frameworks, and oversight practices; deeply understanding international threat intelligence, information sharing networks, public-private operational collaboration processes; and advances in modern agile software engineering practices like DevSecOps. They must also remain excellent organizational leaders, thought leaders, recruiters, communicators, and coaches. But deep-knowledge of Generative AI / Large Language Models and broader Model Risk Management and Governance practices has rapidly become skillset table-stakes of the future."

Jason Witty

EVP & CISO, Fidelity

"The evolving role of the CISO demands a new breed of leader – one who is not only a technical expert but also a strategic business partner. CISOs must translate complex cybersecurity risks into clear business terms, demonstrating the return on investment for cyber threat countermeasures. Data-driven security reporting will be paramount to securing budgets and resources."

Patrick Gaul

Executive Director, NTSC