One of the most important and impactful tasks of the CISO is presenting to the Board of Directors and Senior Management. The Board needs to have the confidence the CISO is able to determine risk and provide recommendations of cost-effective business-oriented solutions. Listen to Adel as he shares his experience in working with many organizations to reduce risk.

To view the article from the CISO COMPASS Book that sparked this interview, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CISOSTORIES_Adel_Melek_Article.pdf

Melek, A. 2019. Determining Risk Appetite with the Board. In CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers, 1st Ed, pg 505. Fitzgerald, T. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fl www.amazon.com/author/toddfitzgerald

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Determining Cyber Risk Appetite With the Board - Adel Melek - CSP #63