CISO Jill Knesek shares insights from her FBI experience applied to safeguarding financial data. She emphasizes that finance teams are vulnerable to cyber threats due to their access to sensitive data and often insufficient awareness of cyber risks. Effective cybersecurity demands a comprehensive business approach, involving training, robust financial controls, and addressing third-party risks. Communication of cyber risks in business terms is crucial for stakeholder engagement, while AI tools offer both opportunities and new threats, necessitating careful implementation. Knesek advises aspiring cybersecurity professionals to leverage diverse experiences, focusing on the human element's importance in security strategies.
