In this episode of WTFDIJR, Chris and Dani are uncovering: The nuances of effective communication between CISOs, their boards, and vendors. Dani and Chris discuss the importance of understanding the board's expectations and crafting narratives that align with business objectives. The episode also highlights a live pitch session, offering insights into developing technology pitches that resonate with CISOs and their boards. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Board's Expectations: CISOs need to understand their board’s preferences and expectations for presentations. This involves knowing the board's composition, their level of technical understanding, and their primary concerns. Crafting Effective Narratives: When presenting to the board, CISOs should focus on creating narratives that align technology and security initiatives with broader business objectives. The communication should be clear, concise, and devoid of unnecessary technical jargon. Role of Vendors in Board Presentations: Vendors should assist CISOs by providing key talking points and data that can be independently verified. This support should be concise, relevant, and tailored to the specific context of the board meeting. Preparation and Research: Preparation is key for CISOs before board meetings. This involves not only understanding the board but also collaborating with internal teams and vendors to gather relevant information and potential solutions. Importance of Independent Verification: Any data or claims presented to the board should be independently verifiable. This ensures credibility and trustworthiness in the eyes of the board members. Aligning Tech Initiatives with Business Goals: The core of any presentation to the board should be how technology and security initiatives align with and support the company's broader business goals. Effective Use of Metrics and Risk Assessment: Presenting clear metrics and a well-defined risk assessment strategy is crucial. This helps the board understand the impact and importance of security measures. Subscribe to our email list to get notified when a new episode drops: https://wtfdidijustread.com/ Victim of a crappy marketing or sales message? Quickly and easily submit an ineffective email, social media post, website landing page, event message, or digital ad to 📧 dani@wtfdidijustread.com. We will provide an alternative and better approach live on the show.