If your organization treats cybersecurity as something IT "handles," you're already behind. The regulators know it. The plaintiffs' attorneys know it. And when the breach happens, your board will discover it the expensive way.

Krishan Thakker, a seasoned executive legal advisor, delivers the uncomfortable truths that consultants won't tell you and vendors can't sell you:

• Language Translation: How to speak executive language when technical severity doesn't resonate
• Reverse Engineering Risk: Starting with worst-case scenarios (including criminal liability) to drive urgency
• Responsibility vs. Accountability: Why these aren't the same concept and how HR must map the distinction
• The Growth Trap: How the urge to scale fast creates predictable cycles of reactive security spending

Stop asking your technologists to "figure it out." Start asking your legal team if you have litigation hold protocols that can activate within hours. Ask your compliance officer if responsibilities and accountabilities are clearly mapped across functions.

Because when Krishan Thakker gets the call, these questions have already been answered n depositions, regulatory inquiries, and shareholder lawsuits.

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Stanley Li speaks with veteran security executive Steve Maciejewski (aka “Steve Mack”) to unpack the harsh realities and hopeful opportunities of managing cyber risk in today’s complex digital landscape.

Drawing from decades of experience as a CISO across public and private sectors, Steve explains why traditional compliance checklists and siloed toolsets aren’t enough. Together, they explore the cultural and operational shifts needed to move from reactive security to proactive, risk-informed governance.

Listen to Learn:

• Why running security with spreadsheets and slide decks needs to stop
• How to bridge the boardroom-to-basement communication gap
• The role of business impact analysis in building resilience
• Why SMBs should think in terms of risk avoidance, transfer, or acceptance
• What to demand from cloud providers - even when budgets are tight

Whether you’re leading security for a fast-growing startup or a nonprofit, this conversation will deliver real-world strategies to shift your organization from cyber risk firefighting to sustainable, data-driven cyber risk governance.

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On the latest episode, hear a discussion about cyber risk management needing to look beyond IT.

The hosts, Stanley Lee and Sean Mahoney, explore the complexities of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of understanding cyber risks that extend beyond traditional IT frameworks.

They highlight the critical role of employee awareness and the need for organizations to adapt their security measures in response to evolving threats.

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