Board AdvisoryGive Your Board the Clarity They Need
Your board needs to understand cyber risk to fulfill their duties, but jargon gets in the way. You get clear, business-focused risk communication that helps them make informed decisions.
Bridging the Communication Gap
Security leaders often struggle to communicate risk in terms boards can act on. I help translate technical reality into strategic guidance.
Technical reports with jargon
Business-impact summaries with clear action items
Fear-based security messaging
Risk-informed decision frameworks
No metrics or wrong metrics
Board-appropriate KPIs and trend analysis
Compliance checkbox mentality
Strategic security aligned with business goals
“The board doesn't need to understand cryptography. They need to understand what happens to the company if our customer data is stolen.”
Board Advisory Services
Comprehensive support for boards and executives navigating cybersecurity governance and risk oversight.
Board Presentations
Clear, executive-ready presentations that translate technical risks into business terms.
Cyber Risk Quantification
Financial impact analysis of cyber risks using methodologies boards can understand.
Security Metrics & KPIs
Board-appropriate metrics that show trends, progress, and areas of concern.
Governance Frameworks
Cyber governance structures aligned with NACD guidelines and fiduciary duties.
Regulatory Guidance
Clear explanations of SEC cyber disclosure rules and other regulatory requirements.
M&A Due Diligence
Security assessments for acquisitions that identify hidden risks and liabilities.
Board Education
Interactive sessions that build cyber fluency without overwhelming technical detail.
Incident Briefings
Calm, clear updates during security incidents that keep the board informed without panic.
Board Advisory Questions
Common questions about cyber governance and board oversight.
I recommend quarterly security updates as part of the regular board meeting agenda, plus ad-hoc briefings for significant incidents or material changes. The key is consistency—security shouldn't only be discussed when there's a crisis.
Under new SEC rules, material risks are those a reasonable investor would consider important. I help organizations develop materiality frameworks that consider revenue impact, reputational harm, regulatory penalties, and operational disruption in terms the board can evaluate.
I use industry-standard methodologies like FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) to model potential losses. This includes estimating breach probability, data record exposure, regulatory fines, legal costs, and business interruption—producing ranges the board can incorporate into overall risk management.
Absolutely. I help organizations understand the 4-day incident disclosure requirements, annual risk disclosure obligations, and governance disclosure expectations. More importantly, I help build the internal processes to meet these requirements when incidents occur.
That's common and not necessarily a problem. My role is to translate technical concepts into business language. I also offer board education sessions that build cyber fluency over time, and can advise on whether adding cyber expertise to the board makes sense for your organization.
Ready to Elevate Board Discussions?
Let's discuss how to transform your board's cyber risk conversations from technical confusion to strategic clarity.