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CISO Boardroom Strategy

Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity Leadership

In today's dynamic digital landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is more critical than ever. CISOs must be innovative, business-aligned, and able to communicate complex security challenges with clarity to the Board.

Welcome to our interview series, hosted by KPMG Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Services partner, Sai Gadia. Join Sai as he sits down with leading CISOs from across various industries to explore the top-of-mind issues, strategies, and questions that define modern cybersecurity leadership in the boardroom. This series is your resource for expert insights on leading effective, resilient, and forward-looking security programs.

Featured Interview

Topic: The strategic CISO: Aligning cyber risk with growth and governance

Guest: Param Vig, Chief Information Security Officer, Solventum

In today's environment, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are expected to be more than cybersecurity leaders. They must align cyber risk management with business objectives, help organizations navigate emerging technologies, and provide boards with the insights needed to oversee risk, resilience, and growth. As cybersecurity becomes increasingly intertwined with enterprise strategy, CISOs play a critical role in translating technical risks into business outcomes and governance priorities.

In this featured interview, Param Vig, Chief Information Security Officer at Solventum, joins Sailesh (Sai) Gadia to discuss how the CISO role continues to evolve in the boardroom. Drawing on her experience leading cybersecurity for a global healthcare and medtech organization, Param shares perspectives on board engagement, executive alignment, cyber risk governance, AI oversight, cybersecurity investments, operational technology security, and the importance of connecting cyber initiatives to business outcomes.

In this discussion, you will learn about:

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How the role of the CISO has evolved from reporting on technical metrics to serving as a strategic advisor who helps boards oversee cyber risk, governance, and growth initiatives.

2

Leading practices for collaborating with business leaders, technology teams, and executive stakeholders to develop aligned and effective board communications.

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How board expectations around cybersecurity oversight have changed, including increased focus on materiality assessments, regulatory reporting, enterprise resilience, and shareholder value protection.

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What directors want to hear about cybersecurity, including risk priorities, peer benchmarking, investment roadmaps, operational scorecards, and long-term risk management strategies.

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How boards are approaching artificial intelligence, balancing innovation and business value with governance, security, privacy, workforce readiness, and risk management considerations.

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How AI can help organizations address both emerging threats and longstanding cybersecurity challenges through enhanced detection, faster response, automation, and improved vulnerability management.

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The essential leadership qualities CISOs need to build credibility with directors, secure support for strategic investments, and communicate cybersecurity in terms of business outcomes.

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How organizations can use cybersecurity metrics, operational scorecards, and maturity assessments to support board oversight, measure progress, and align investments with risk appetite.

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Key considerations for communicating operational technology (OT) security risks, resilience strategies, and manufacturing security priorities to boards and executive leadership.

Explore the CISO interview series

The strategic CISO: Aligning cyber risk with growth and governance

An interview with Param Vig, Chief Information Security Officer, Solventum.

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From tech talk to business impact

An interview with Scott Moser, Chief Information Security Officer, Sabre Corporation.

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Top 10 questions about CISO's Boardroom strategy

An interview with Matt Posid, KPMG US Chief Security Officer.

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The cybersecurity landscape is in constant motion. Check back regularly for new interviews and insights from the front lines of digital security and governance.

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