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The CISO Boardroom Influence Checklist

A practical checklist used by top CISOs to communicate cyber risk in business language and secure board buy-in. Used by 200+ CISOs globally.

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By Dr. Erdal Ozkaya • Microsoft MVP • Author of 26 Books

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Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence

Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence : The CISO’s Manifesto

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Mastering the Art of Boardroom Influence: The CISO’s Manifesto

I’ve spent 25 years in GRC. I’ve sat in the boardroom as a Regional CISO in the banking sector and advised Fortune 500s during my time at Microsoft.
The biggest lesson? The Board doesn’t want a “Security 101” lecture. They want to know if they can trust you to protect the business.

In my latest blog post, I dive deep into:
– The Translation Layer
– Banking Lessons
– The Microsoft Perspective:

Stop being the “Department of No” and start being the “Strategic Partner.”
Read the full article here:

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AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity

AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity

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AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity — Poor Governance Did

I keep hearing the same sentence lately — from boards, executives, and even seasoned security leaders:

“AI changed everything. Cybersecurity just can’t keep up.”

I don’t buy it.

AI didn’t break cybersecurity.
What broke cybersecurity was poor governance that existed long before AI showed up.

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Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting

Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting

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Bridging Compliance And Cybersecurity In Financial Reporting
Although financial compliance and cybersecurity look like two separate responsibilities to many businesses, they are linked together in several ways. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently introduced guidelines still in development that would require public companies to disclose their processes to protect financial cybersecurity…..

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Masterclass on Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era

Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -pwc workshop 2026

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Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era

As AI rapidly transforms the way we work, serve customers, and compete, cybersecurity has become a top management and boardroom priority – no longer just an IT issue. It now stands as a core pillar of digital trust.

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2026's Unsettling Opening Act

2026s Unsettling Opening Act

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2026’s Unsettling Opening Act

It’s only January, but I’ve already witnessed a seismic shift in how threats operate. Gone are the days of purely manual, or even semi-automated, attacks. We’re now contending with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence in ways that were once confined to sci-fi thrillers. This isn’t just a prediction; it’s a stark reality unfolding before our eyes.

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Future of Cyber Leadership Global CISO Forum 2026

Future of Cyber Leadership: Global CISO Forum 2026 Comes to Pakistan

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The Future of Cyber Leadership: Global CISO Forum 2026 Comes to Pakistan

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and the need for resilient, forward-thinking leadership has never been greater. That is why I am thrilled to share the details for the upcoming Global CISO Forum 2026 – Pakistan Edition, taking place alongside ITCN Asia.

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GEC News Wire -recap of 2025

The definitive 2025 cyber rewind and 2026 roadmap

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In this article, I explore:

The Compliance Tsunami: Why “can I go to jail for doing my job?” is no longer a joke for CISOs.

The $20 Million Deepfake: How social engineering 2.0 has compromised the boardroom.

The 2026 Roadmap: Why “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” means you need to care about Quantum-Agility today.

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2025 Cyber Rewind: The Year AI Took Off the Gloves (And What’s Coming in 2026)

The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap

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The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap
Back in June 2025, when I stood on the stage at the face-to-face SECON conference, the energy in the room was electric. We shook hands, we debated in the hallways, and we shared our “war stories” over coffee. But even then, I could see the fatigue in your eyes.

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Dr. Erdal Ozkaya — Strategic CISO, Microsoft MVP & Cybersecurity Author