S3E32: Resilient Cyber Show w/ Chris Hetner

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson talk with Chris Hetner, Senior Advisor for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), to discuss the evolving role of cyber security in the boardroom and how regulations like SEC disclosures are impacting businesses. Chris Hetner shares insights on what boards need to know about cyber risk, the importance of transparency, and how practitioners can bridge the gap between technical concerns and business impact.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• Cyber Security in the Boardroom: Why organizations need cyber expertise on their boards and how to translate technical risks into business language.

• Regulatory Landscape: Insights into SEC regulations on cyber security disclosure, incident materiality, and the implications for public companies.

• Ransomware & API Security: Emerging trends in cyber threats like ransomware and API vulnerabilities, and how boards should prioritize risk management.

• Cyber Resiliency: What cyber resiliency means from both a technical and business perspective, and how boards can set the right risk tolerance levels.

Tools & Resources Mentioned:

• NACD Certification: Cyber risk certification programs for board members through NACD.

• xAnalytics: A tool for assessing and quantifying financial risks tied to cyber exposure.