CISO Communication Strategies for Effective Risk Reporting to Executives

In a Help Net Security video, Jay Miller, CISO at Paessler, outlines methods for security leaders to communicate technical risk to executives and board members by focusing on business impact. Key impacts highlighted include financial loss, compliance fines, reputation damage, and productivity disruptions. Miller presents three principles: describing risks in plain language, supporting discussions with data and a clear narrative, and maintaining transparency about incidents and unresolved issues. The guidance is demonstrated through real-world examples but does not specify technical details, dates, or metrics. The content is part of a broader strategy for CISO communication in the boardroom.