Live Webinar

Building the Bridge: Connecting IT Security with Risk Management

March 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm EST

From Technical to Strategic: Elevating Cybersecurity to Risk Management

As cybersecurity evolves, organizations must move beyond technical defenses and embrace a risk-based approach to security. In this session, PDI Technologies’ cybersecurity experts will break down the strategies, frameworks, and communication tactics needed to bridge the gap between IT security and risk management—ensuring your organization stays resilient in the face of emerging threats and evolving business challenges.

Join PDI Technologies’ cybersecurity experts as they share real-world insights and proven strategies to bridge the gap between IT security and business risk management. From aligning security investments with business goals to making a compelling case for cybersecurity funding, this session will equip you with the tools to elevate security from a technical challenge to a strategic advantage.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable frameworks and expert insights to help your organization stay resilient in an evolving risk landscape.

Featuring

JR Cunningham CISO Nuspire MSSP
J.R. Cunningham
Chief Security Officer
PDI Technologies
Mike Mellor, Nuspire Subject matter expert
Mike Mellor
VP of Cybersecurity Consulting
PDI Technologies
Phillip Smith
Senior Director of Security and Compliance
PDI Technologies

In this session, we’ll cover:

  • The Risk Equation Framework – Learn how top security leaders translate cyber threats into business risks that executives and stakeholders can act on.
  • Bridging IT Security with Risk Management – Discover how to shift cybersecurity conversations from technical deep dives to strategic business discussions that drive decisions.
  • War Stories from the Field – Our experts will share real-life security wins, near-misses, and cautionary tales of risk management gone wrong—and what you can learn from them.
  • Making the Case for Cybersecurity Investments – Get insider strategies for securing executive buy-in and turning security needs into business priorities that get funded.
  • Engaging Non-Technical Stakeholders – Best practices for communicating cybersecurity risks in a way that resonates with board members, executives, and business leaders.
  • Practical Risk Governance Strategies – How to align security initiatives with business goals and build a sustainable cybersecurity program that supports long-term business growth.

Why IT and Security Professionals Should Attend:

  • Learn how to translate technical security concepts into business risk language.
  • Gain tools to more effectively communicate with executives and board members.
  • Understand how to position security initiatives for better budget approval.
  • Develop strategies to elevate your role from technical expert to strategic advisor.
  • Receive practical frameworks for quantifying and presenting cyber risk.

Why You Should Bring Your Manager:

  • Align on a common language for discussing security investments.
  • Create shared understanding of risk-based security governance.
  • Build stronger partnerships between IT/Security and business leadership.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to strategic business objectives.
  • Enable more productive security planning conversations.

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