Cybersecurity Governance Summit: Personal Liability and Protecting Your Career

The Cybersecurity Governance Summit: Personal Liability and Protecting Your Career is a collaborative event organized by Freshfields and Mandiant, held at Stanford University. This summit focuses on the critical intersection of cybersecurity governance and personal liability, providing a platform for CISOs, company executives, and board members to navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

The summit features three key panel discussions. The first panel, "Navigating the Complexity of Cybersecurity Risks and CISO Liability," addresses recent enforcement actions and offers actionable insights into the evolving legal environment, including the landmark case, SEC v SolarWinds & Timothy Brown. The second panel, "Protecting CISOs and Executives: D&O Insurance and Cybersecurity Risk," delves into the role of Directors & Officers insurance in safeguarding executives from the repercussions of cyber incidents. The third panel, "How to Report to the Board and Build Effective Cybersecurity Governance," brings together board members and CISOs to share best practices on reporting cybersecurity matters and aligning security initiatives with business objectives.

Attendees will have opportunities for networking during the registration lunch and the closing reception. Notable speakers include Dan Wire, Director of Crisis Communications Practice; Nick Lewis, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Google; Rob Belk, Principal at Ernst & Young; Brittany Rosen, Regional Underwriting Manager at AIG; Alex Stamos, CISO at SentinelOne; and Andy Steingruebl, CISO at Pinterest. Moderators include Tim Howard, Doru Gavril, Megan Kayo, and Beth George, all partners at Freshfields.

This summit is essential for CISOs, company executives, board members, and legal professionals seeking to understand and mitigate personal liability risks associated with cybersecurity incidents. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current enforcement actions, insurance strategies, and effective governance practices to protect their careers and organizations.