This session will equip directors with the critical questions to ask management, provide guidance on board-level cyber risk oversight and incident response, and deliver actionable strategies to strengthen preparedness, resilience, and effective crisis leadership.

This live session with Naomi Kent and Christine Baird will help board directors understand the growing risks of cybersecurity threats such as hacking, ransomware, and other cybercrime that can significantly impact a company’s finances and reputation, while providing guidance on the key questions boards should ask management, how to effectively oversee cybersecurity risk and incident response, and practical strategies to strengthen their board’s role in cyber preparedness and crisis response.

Join an engaging, interactive session tailored for executives, aspiring board members, and current directors. Discover how leadership teams can take a proactive role in overseeing cyber-risk, fulfilling fiduciary and strategic responsibilities, and safeguarding their organizations in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. Learn how to make better informed decisions, enhance organizational resilience, and lead with authority in protecting both business value and reputation.

Christine Baird was invited as a speaker at the Women on Boards Albania (WOB-AL) Annual Conference 2025, where she joined the cybersecurity and AI panel. The session highlighted the importance of strong governance, sponsorship, and systemic reform to expand leadership opportunities and build more inclusive, resilient boards.

Christine Baird was invited as a speaker at Cybertech NYC, held November 15–16 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The session delivered an engaging, interactive experience for executives, industry leaders, and decision-makers, bringing together global experts, government officials, and innovators from across the cyber ecosystem. Participants explored emerging cybersecurity challenges, digital transformation, and next-generation technologies while gaining practical insights to strengthen leadership strategy, build meaningful connections, and support informed decision-making in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.