The CISO role has never been more demanding - or more isolating. The role has evolved from a technical guardian to a strategic business enabler. Today's security leaders must balance technical expertise, business acumen and emotional intelligence while navigating evolving threats, compliance pressures and board expectations.

They face unprecedented challenges: earning board-level credibility, navigating reporting structures, securing legal protection and managing burnout in an increasingly high-stakes environment. From understanding what assets to protect in digitally transformed organizations to asking tough questions about severance and coverage before accepting roles, modern CISOs must balance organizational protection with personal risk management.

In this insightful session, Sunil Chand, CISO and vice president at Centrilogic, will explore:

• How to earn and maintain that seat at the table through transparent risk communication and business alignment;
• Career progression paths and preparing the next generation of security leaders for evolving challenges;
• Critical questions to ask before accepting a CISO role.