Businesses Run On Risk And Debt: Why Communicating Security Risk Is Hard

This conference talk by Dwayne McDaniel explores the communication gap between cybersecurity professionals and executive leadership. Discover why security experts often struggle to convey the urgency of critical vulnerabilities to decision-makers despite their CVSS 10 ratings and obvious threats. Learn how executives may be operating with a different risk language and perspective than security teams. Examine the disconnect that occurs when cybersecurity professionals immersed in threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and breach reports attempt to communicate with business leaders focused on different priorities. Gain insights into bridging this communication divide to more effectively advocate for security initiatives within organizations. The 46-minute presentation is managed by the OWASP® Foundation.