The role of the CISO is undergoing a fundamental shift — from a technical defender to a strategic business leader. In an era defined by AI innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and cloud proliferation, modern CISOs must balance innovation with governance, and agility with accountability.

This session explores the evolution toward “CISO 3.0” — a leadership model that unites cybersecurity, risk, and business strategy. It focuses on how senior security executives can build influence, drive organizational change, and establish governance frameworks that keep pace with digital transformation.

Key themes include:

Strategic Governance: Building an enterprise-wide risk culture and integrating cybersecurity into business decision-making.

Executive Communication: Translating technical risk into language that resonates with boards and investors.

AI and Automation Oversight: Managing emerging risks from AI tools, large language models, and automated decision systems.

Global Compliance Readiness: Adapting to evolving regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements.

Succession Planning and Talent Development: Preparing the next generation of cyber leaders through mentorship and capability building.

The session draws from Sridhar’s experience leading enterprise transformation programs that won industry recognition, including Gartner’s Eye on Innovation Award. It highlights proven governance models that align cybersecurity strategy with corporate resilience, enabling CISOs to operate as trusted advisors at the executive table.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to:

Strengthen the CISO’s influence in enterprise strategy and digital transformation.

Embed compliance automation into governance frameworks to sustain readiness.

Build leadership pipelines that ensure continuity in security vision and execution.

In short, CISO 3.0 represents the evolution from protecting systems to enabling trusted innovation. This session equips leaders with the tools and mindset to thrive in that transformation.