India, April 9 -- The CISO's role in the boardroom is becoming increasingly critical, moving beyond a technical focus to a more strategic partnership. CISOs must now provide board oversight of security programs and ensure comprehensive documentation. Risk disclosure is a key responsibility, with CISOs being required to have a methodology for not only identifying but also communicating and documenting potential risks in company filings. This aims to protect investors from threats such as ransomware and business disruptions.

Compliance has always been a major focus, with CISOs needing to navigate a complex web of SEC, state, federal, and international regulations. But with the SEC now requiring shorter incident response timelines, with som...