96% of companies can be hacked — this is confirmed by analytics from Positive Technologies and data from white hat hackers who perform penetration testing. While technical protection measures are constantly evolving, so are the tools used by attackers. Today's threats go beyond the perimeter and infrastructure: social engineering, generative AI and fake communication channels are becoming the primary vectors of compromise.
According to the “Redefining Resilience” (Spring 2024) report by SecurityScorecard and McKinsey & Company, only 150 companies provide 90% of all technology products and services worldwide. Of these, 41% experienced a compromise of at least one corporate device over the past year. Another figure from the report: 15 key technology companies account for 62% of global tech products and services — and yet these same companies are rated as “below average” in cybersecurity performance.
Against this backdrop, the role of the CISO is no longer purely technical. Chief Information Security Officers are now involved in strengthening business resilience, safeguarding national interests, and adapting to global challenges. Cybersecurity is no longer just an internal corporate issue — it is becoming part of national strategy. Responsibility for cyber risks is now discussed at the board level and requires strategic vision, team leadership skills, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to prioritize amid constant change.
To meet these challenges, CISOs need guidance — open exchanges of experience, access to proven strategies, and the ability to benchmark their approach against other leaders. During the “Corporate Leaders as Part of the National Cybersecurity Framework: What Makes an Effective Modern CISO” panel session, participants will discuss current approaches to cybersecurity management at both the corporate and national levels. The focus will be on practices that have already proven effective: integrating cybersecurity risks into the overall risk management system, building competencies within teams, and working with vendors and technologies in the conditions of significant dependence on external platforms.
The session will take place as part of the Global Digital Forum. Featured speakers include Amir Jafari, Chief Information Security Officer at Middle East Bank; Nkhudwe Moses Mwasaga, Director General of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority; Niken Dwi Wahyu Cahyani of Telkom University (Indonesia); and Sunny Vaghela, CEO of TechDefence Labs (India).
CISOs, CIOs, IT and cybersecurity leaders, and all those shaping the cybersecurity agenda in their organizations are invited to attend. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, align your organization’s strategy with best practices, and strengthen your role in the national digital security ecosystem.
