The #1 Mistake Boards Make on Cyber Risk

Cyber risk communication with boards is broken—and most organizations don’t realize how much it’s costing them. In this episode, we unpack cyber risk communication with boards and reveal why even well-prepared security leaders fail to get buy-in where it matters most. If you’ve ever struggled to explain risk in a way executives actually understand, this conversation will show you how to fix it.

Jeffrey Wheatman, Bob Maley, and Ferhat Dikbiyik break down what boards actually care about, why traditional reporting (like risk heat maps and technical metrics) often falls flat, and how to reframe third-party cyber risk in a way that drives action. Drawing from real-world experience and industry research, they explore the gap between cybersecurity teams and board-level decision-makers—and how to close it with clearer storytelling, smarter prioritization, and business-aligned messaging.

Learn how to translate complex cyber risk into language boards care about
Discover why common tools like heat maps often fail executives
Understand the 3 things boards prioritize—and how to align your messaging
Get practical strategies for answering “bad” board questions effectively
See how better communication can directly improve organizational resilience

Don’t risk your message getting lost in complexity. Learn how to communicate cyber risk in a way that drives real decisions.

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