A CISO’s Playbook To Communicating Cyber Risk Effectively - FREE Templates Included
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue - it’s a boardroom priority. Regulators demand accountability, investors expect defensibility, and boards want clarity on how security supports business outcomes.
The challenge? Most security leaders struggle to translate technical risk into language the board understands - leading to lost trust, unclear priorities, and limited resources.
That’s why Pentera, the leader in AI-powered security validation, created The GOAT Guide for Reporting to the Board - a CISO’s playbook based on input from leading executives.
Inside, you’ll find 8 tactics that translate security issues into business terms your board understands, together with practical tips to influence board-level decisions. So whether you’re preparing for your first board briefing or strengthening an existing process, you’ll find the guide valuable.
💥 Bonus Asset: The CISO’s Board Report Template
To put the guide into practice, we’ve also included The CISO’s Board Report Template - a ready-to-use, editable deck with:
● Pre-structured slides aligned to board expectations
● Guidance on framing risk, impact, and priorities in business terms
● Bonus templates for emerging threats and M&A risks
Start using these FREE resources today and make your next board meeting your most impactful one yet. Download your copy HERE
Clear communication of cyber risk is a leadership skill that’s becoming more critical by the day. Resources like this help bridge the gap—worth exploring as part of ongoing #training and #upskill in #techinnovation.
Auditor Fiscal da Receita Estadual | Gestão de Riscos e Compliance
1dIn fact cybersecurity never was just an IT subject. Furthermore, it is far away of being seen like that. Therefore, the contribution is fundamental to the mindset' evolve and change the establishment' behavior.
Cientista e Engenheiro | Técnico em Mecatrônica, Eletricidade/Eletrônica e Telecomunicações | Técnico em Informática, Programação e BD | Consultor (Trade Finance, Vendas, Imobiliário) | Especialista em IA.
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