Ohio CISO Executive Summit

Only 4% of CEOs identify cybersecurity as a top priority, according to Gartner research. But for Ohio CIOs, it's their number one objective. And CISOs know that the true business value of cybersecurity goes far beyond mitigating risk. How can IT and security leaders bridge such a wide divide to more closely align cybersecurity with CEO business priorities?

Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP and Gartner Fellow, outlines how CIOs can position cybersecurity as more than a defensive necessity to mitigate risk and maintain trust, sharing research-backed, practical guidance for:

• Reframing cybersecurity initiatives by focusing on business value: risk, cost and revenue
• Setting strategic ambition for cybersecurity by aligning with business value
• Communicating value by identifying how cybersecurity supports CEO investments

Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP and Gartner Fellow, encourages executives to bring burning questions to this follow-up session which will dive deeper into aligning cybersecurity goals with business priorities, communicating value and reframing cybersecurity objectives to focus on risk, cost and revenue. 

Join this interactive session to:

• Ask pertinent questions
• Examine case studies
• Receive guidance

CIOs and CISOs must protect their organizations from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks by preparing now to limit the impact and allow for as quick a recovery as possible. This requires a great defensive strategy that is practiced, communicated and understood throughout the organization well before any incident occurs. Balancing that preparation with what actually unfolds during an event is what fosters true resilience.

Join this boardroom to explore with peers:

• Stories of detection and recovery – what strategies worked and which fell short
• Mutual threat defense – the critical role of collaboration in the cybersecurity community
• Best practices for organizational communication – before, during and after an incident

Security functions are being tasked with achieving greater outcomes with the same or fewer resources — from budgets to headcount. How can CISOs and CIOs ensure security posture isn’t impacted by a lack of resources?

Join this session to discuss:

• Challenges in scaling at the pace of the business
• Strategies to allocate tools and resources effectively
• Methods to communicate the business value of security investment

Gartner research shows a near split of CIOs opting to build an application in-house versus buying or partnering with a third-party. Regardless of the choice, IT executives must deliver programs that are relevant and both cost and time effective to manage.

In this boardroom, you will discuss:

• Customizing build or buy strategies that evolve with business needs
• Maximizing the value of applications while remaining agile
• Incorporating effective contract management to avoid vendor lock-in

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings.

Organizations across various sectors have rapidly adopted Generative AI solutions, marking an unprecedented pace in the realm of emerging technologies. As this swift adoption progresses, technology and security leaders face the challenge of delivering significant value to their organizations while vigilantly managing potential risks.

Join this interactive session to share:

• Implemented GenAI use cases and identified opportunities
• Evaluated platforms and solutions for value outcomes
• Balanced value and risk

Platform consolidation is a strategic priority for security and IT leaders, driven by increasing tech stack complexity and economic challenges. Unfortunately, many consolidation projects struggle to meet expectations due to gaps between what platforms can do and what it should do.

Join this session to discuss:

• Simplifying the IT stack for cost savings, less complexity, and enhanced performance and reliability
• Overcoming organizational inertia and other common obstacles to platform consolidation
• Proving the ROI of a consolidated IT stack that fosters innovation and can better adapt to changing business needs