CactusCon

CactusCon13
February 14-15, 2025
Mesa, AZ

Fortifying the Future: Essential Cyber Insurance Strategies for CISOs

In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving, it's crucial for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to understand the pivotal role of cyber insurance in their risk management strategy. This presentation, "Fortifying the Future: Essential Cyber Insurance Strategies for CISOs," will explore the landscape of cyber insurance, including key coverage options, policy considerations, and emerging trends. Attendees will gain insights into how to evaluate and select the right cyber insurance policy, integrate it with existing security protocols, and effectively communicate its value to stakeholders. By the end of this session, CISOs will be equipped with actionable strategies to enhance their organization’s resilience against cyber threats and ensure comprehensive protection in a digital world.

Dara Gibson

Dara Gibson has developed and managed cybersecurity services for over 6 years. By blending cutting-edge technologies, unique skill sets, and proven cyber strategies, she works with clients to protect shareholder value and corporate reputations. She is accredited for initiating programs to reduce the risk of cyber incidents and improve the speed of recovery by modernizing enterprise risk cybersecurity programs and assessments with the cyber insurance industry. She also currently serves as the President of InfraGard Arizona to work in collaboration with the FBI and she is the Past President of WiCyS Arizona. As a nationally recognized information security leader and an honoree of the Women in Security Forum Power 100, Mrs. Gibson fosters expertise in designing proactive and reactive cybersecurity capabilities to reduce overall business risk by increasing cybersecurity resiliency, insurability and awareness programs.