In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, resilience has emerged as the cornerstone for CISOs, signifying a profound transformation in priorities. Corporate resilience is vital for a company’s ability to adapt and recover from disruptions. Dr Timo Wandhoefer, Group CISO at Klöckner & Co, is at the forefront of ensuring cyber resilience across the entire Group by fostering a cultural transformation among stakeholders, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen events. This carefully crafted risk-based system harmonizes seamlessly with business processes, guaranteeing operational continuity and robust data protection in the face of cyber threats. How can businesses cultivate a culture of resilience that empowers them to emerge even stronger from any crisis?

Join this session to discuss:

• Holistic Approach: Understand the importance of integrating cyber resilience with overall business processes
• Cultural Shift: Learn how fostering a culture of resilience among all stakeholders can enhance response to unforeseen events
• Practical Strategies: Discover actionable strategies for implementing simulations and training to prepare for and mitigate cyber threats

EU regulations are constantly evolving, and laws like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the NIS2 Directive, and the EU Product Liability Directive (PLD) present significant challenges for organizations. Compliance is crucial to avoid penalties, but managing these regulations can be complex and costly. This panel will discuss necessary steps for compliance, strategies for navigating different jurisdictions, and best practices for maintaining strong cybersecurity frameworks.
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• Explore the new regulations that will take effect, such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the NIS2 Directive. Learn the key requirements and what these regulations mean for your organization
• Best practices for leveraging cloud-based solutions to enhance your cybersecurity and ensure compliance
• A deep dive into risk management frameworks to maintain robust cybersecurity frameworks through continuous monitoring and ensure cyber resilience

Building and maintaining an effective team is a significant challenge for any leader. Milos Pesic, Chief Information Security Officer at Accelleron, stands out due to his emphasis on fairness, compassion, and respect. By going to great lengths to support his team, Milos has achieved remarkable success, resulting in high performance and low retention rates. His methods offer valuable insights for CISOs looking to foster a positive and productive work environment.

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• Fair and Effective Leadership: Emphasising fairness, respect, and compassion to create a supportive and inclusive environment
• Building High-Performing Teams: Providing dedicated support and advocacy to consistently deliver excellent results
• Low Retention Rates: Maintaining a stable and motivated workforce through effective leadership

The connection between cyber risk and business risk is becoming clearer. Senior security leaders have a crucial opportunity to identify third parties that may threaten their organisations. Managing risks from third and fourth parties is increasingly complex due to evolving threats. How can security leaders maintain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities across their ecosystems and supply chains?

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• Mitigating Sophisticated Attacks: Discover best practices to protect assets against advanced and evolving threats
• AI and Third-Party Risk: Understand the risks introduced by generative AI in software development and how to manage these vulnerabilities
• Human Behavior and Security Awareness: Recognize the critical role of security training in mitigating insider threats and enhancing overall security posture

As organisations tighten their cyber budgets, security leaders may need to consider consolidating their technology stacks to improve threat detection and response efficiency while cutting costs. However, a significant challenge is finding the right balance between cost reduction and avoiding the creation of a single point of failure. Join this session to explore how organisations can effectively leverage vendor consolidation to optimise their cybersecurity posture without compromising resilience.

Key Takeaways Include:

• Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by implementing consolidation strategies while protecting against vulnerabilities
• Sharing successful use cases to demonstrate the tangible benefits of cybersecurity investments
• Showcasing ROI clearly to communicate investment value, secure budget support, and drive improvements

Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is transforming industries, with many organisations adopting it to improve efficiency. This roundtable session will gather senior security leaders to discuss their AI implementation strategies, successes, and challenges. Participants will share use cases and best practices, aiming to provide insights on leveraging AI effectively.

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• When discussing potential AI strategies for the next five years, what do you envision?
• Unpacking your AI so far – have you seen the desired benefits so far?
• How do you adjust and review your strategy, and how do you pivot when necessary?

In recent years, cybersecurity has transformed, highlighting the need for diverse skills and innovative strategies to combat rising cyber threats. The focus has shifted from just technology to a broader range of expertise. A multidisciplinary approach has become vital in the industry, where diverse skills provide a crucial advantage. This presentation will explore the importance of moving beyond traditional methods, emphasizing the need to understand human behaviour and psychology. Join us to find out how can integrating varied expertise enhance our defences against cyber threats.

Key Takeaways:

• Holistic Perspective: Harness diverse knowledge to effectively combat cyber threats
• Behavioural Insights: Utilize psychology to enhance understanding of user behaviour and security awareness
• Collaborative Strategies: Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to improve communication and decision-making in cybersecurity

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, leaders such as CISOs face immense pressures. The ongoing threat of cyberattacks, the responsibility to protect sensitive data, and the need to stay ahead of evolving threats create a challenging environment. This session will explore two high-pressure scenarios that cyber leaders commonly encounter and discuss effective stress management strategies for both individuals and teams, providing insights into maintaining resilience and performance under pressure.

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• Techniques for leaders to stay calm and focused during high-pressure situations
• Strategies to support and build a resilient cybersecurity team
• Best practices for communicating during crises to stakeholders and team members

In today’s fast-paced business environment, cyber leaders face the challenge of gaining support from the C-suite while demonstrating their value. In this keynote, award-winning leadership coach Virginie Coulloudon will explore the connections between influence, emotional intelligence, and AI-driven communication. She will provide practical techniques to enhance influence strategies, utilise AI for better communication, and tailor messaging for different leadership styles. How can you elevate your strategy to deliver value to the C-suite?

Join us to find out!

Join this keynote talk to discuss:

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence: Learn how to use emotional intelligence to tailor your communication and influence others effectively
• Practical Techniques: Discover actionable strategies to motivate and engage different profiles within your organization
• AI for Influence: Explore how AI can enhance your ability to understand and influence your colleagues, ensuring your message resonates