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Step Into the Boardroom: How CISOs Can Lead the Business, Not Just Defend It

Step Into the Boardroom: How CISOs Can Lead the Business, Not Just Defend It

The boardroom isn’t a reward for survival—it’s the next arena for strategic cybersecurity leadership.

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Steve Tout
May 01, 2025
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I watched George Kurtz deliver one of the most pointed keynotes at RSA this year, and it hit on something I’ve been thinking about for a while:

CISOs are being called into the boardroom—but most haven’t been prepared to lead once they get there.

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