Becoming a Non-executive Director

from Security Visionaries · host Emily Wearmouth, Homaira Akbari, Richard Starnes

On the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast, host Emily Wearmouth welcomes guests Richard Starnes, CISO of Six Degrees, and Homaira Akbari, President and CEO of AKnowledge Partners, for a conversation about the role of a non-executive director (NED), shedding light on what this role entails. They discuss why the NED role can be particularly appealing for cybersecurity leaders and delve into the paramount importance of diversity on boards. Additionally, they also explore the existing cybersecurity knowledge gap on boards, emphasizing the need for cybersecurity professionals to articulate their knowledge in business language, as well as the impact cyber incidents can have on board focus. This is a conversation you will not want to miss!

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