As cyber intrusions rise and AI reshapes the business landscape, boards are paying closer attention than ever. In this episode, Steve speaks with Karena Man, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, about how CISOs influencing the board can move beyond technical expertise to become trusted advisors. Karena highlights the power of storytelling, collaboration, and foresight in helping boards navigate risk, strengthen governance, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Key Takeaways:
- Boards are increasingly knowledgeable of cyber and AI.
- CISOs must be good storytellers and cultivate relationships with other departments to be able to succeed in their role.
- Involve board members in the processes, not just the results.
If we go back to what boards are really charged with, they’re charged with oversight and governance. They are there to really provide guardrails in many ways, allow the organisation to go fast by asking the right questions. – Karena Man
- Cyber and the board (01:27)
- AI and the board (19:30)
- How cyber and AI will impact the board in the coming years (24:53)
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