As organizations confront expanding attack surfaces and rising cybersecurity costs, security leaders must make strategic trade-offs amid flat or shrinking resources.

This session explores how to prioritize effectively in an era where unmonitored applications and Shadow IT - now compounded by emerging Shadow AI - significantly raise risk exposure. The expert panel will discuss actionable strategies for managing these threats, including how to evaluate SaaS vendors beyond default protections and integrate supplementary controls. Additionally, the panel will examine how to foster alignment between business and security teams to enable innovation without compromising risk management. You will gain insights into balancing speed with security while cultivating cross-functional awareness around cybersecurity priorities.