CISI Forum Presentations

CISO & Security Leaders Forum

Securing What Matters, Strategies for Aligning Cybersecurity Operations with Business Priorities

Presented by:
Jigar Shah, CISO, Medusind

Too often, cybersecurity teams operate in isolation from broader business goals — resulting in misaligned priorities, friction with stakeholders, and under-leveraged resources. This session focuses on how senior security leaders can recalibrate their operations to deliver measurable value to the business. Learn how to translate security risks into business risks, communicate in the language of the boardroom, and embed cyber strategy into enterprise planning. Attendees will hear real-world approaches for risk-informed decision-making, aligning security metrics with KPIs, and building trust across departments. The goal: evolve from being a reactive cost center to a strategic enabler of innovation, resilience, and growth.

Leveling Up Security: Gamification Strategies for Resilient Organizations

Presented by:
Dr. Lovelie Moore, BISO, Toyota Financial Services

This session explores how gamification can transform cybersecurity awareness by moving beyond passive, click-through trainings to create engaging, interactive learning experiences. Grounded in doctoral research with IT governance leaders in the banking sector, it highlights how gamified simulations, challenges, and behavioral feedback foster deeper retention, cultural buy-in, and measurable improvements in cyber resilience. Attendees will learn how these strategies not only reduce human error but also strengthen organizational readiness against evolving threats like phishing and ransomware.