CISO Summit

CISOs face converging risks, including AI-driven cyberattacks, geopolitical instability and threats to critical infrastructure. These factors make architectural resilience essential for business continuity and national security. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook reports that 72% of organizations have seen increased cyber risk. Consequently, governments are preparing for inevitable disruptions to critical national infrastructure.

This session identifies structural gaps that increase organizational vulnerability and explores how CISOs can strengthen security architecture to address evolving threats. You will gain practical strategies for managing third-party risks, implementing Minimum Viable Security frameworks, navigating AI governance, and achieving regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, while maintaining operational agility in a dynamic environment.

Join Steve Yates, Resilience Association Chairman and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technology (WCIT), as he discusses current challenges for CISOs. He will share strategies to stay ahead of cybersecurity threats and outline ways to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.

Key Takeaways:
- Identify structural gaps in organizational support systems that undermine CISO effectiveness and security outcomes.
- Develop strategies to overcome security architecture challenges in both digital and physical environments.
- Create robust frameworks for third-party risk management and ensure compliance with cyber incident reporting requirements.
- Adopt Minimum Viable Security (MVS) principles as a strategic foundation for resilient supply chains.
- Address AI governance requirements and attain regulatory compliance across national and international standards.