EventLeadershipDec 10, 11am ET

2026 CISO & CIO Predictions: What Boards Need to Know About Cyber Strategy

As boards elevate cyber risk and incident response to the same level as financial oversight, CISOs and CIOs enter 2026 with a clear mandate: if ransomware hits tonight, can we prove recovery is clean and uncompromised?

Format

Live panel discussion

Presented by

Members of the Elastio Cyber Resilience Council

Availability

Register for the live session or watch on-demand after 12/10/25

Overview

What boards will expect from cyber strategy in 2026

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The leadership panel discussion examines what is required at the board level, from resilience and AI-driven threats to regulatory pressure and rising expectations for cyber governance. Using real-world insights and a combined 100+ years of experience, the session explores where organizations struggle, how leaders can better align with directors, and the emerging practices defining high-performing cyber programs.

Attendees leave with practical guidance for improving board discussions, prioritizing investments, and shaping an effective cyber strategy for 2026 across the enterprise.

Panel

Ron Green, former Chief Security Officer of Mastercard, with expertise in enterprise security leadership and incident response strategy

Matt O'Neill, former U.S. Secret Service, with expertise in cybercrime investigations and federal intelligence collaboration

Jason Shafferman, from Secureworks and Kaleris, with frontline expertise in threat intelligence and security operations