Audit reports often reveal more than compliance gaps, they uncover the story of an organization’s risk posture, culture, and blind spots. Yet, too often, those insights remain static in reports instead of driving real defensive change.

This session explores how leaders can translate audit findings into actionable cyber strategies that strengthen defenses, reduce risk exposure, and foster accountability at every level.

Attendees will learn how to use the “lens of risk” to prioritize investments, design remediation roadmaps, and communicate security value to executives and stakeholders.

Drawing on practical experience in IT audit and governance across state government, this presentation offers a blueprint for integrating audit intelligence into operational security frameworks, bridging the gap between analysis and action.

By viewing leadership decisions through the lens of risk, organizations can evolve beyond compliance to achieve proactive, measurable resilience.