As organizations grapple with an increasingly complex information security (InfoSec) risk landscape, staying ahead of regulatory changes, emerging threats, and transformative technologies is more critical than ever. From decoding the latest SEC cybersecurity rulings to defending against cyber supply chain risks, today’s challenges demand a strategic and proactive approach. In 2024, AuditBoard’s Webinar Series covered the key topics shaping the future of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and IT security, including the rise of AI, the evolving NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and automation’s role in compliance and software development. Featuring expert insights, these webinars explore how leaders can navigate these shifts, enhance operational efficiency, and build resilient, compliant enterprises in the digital age.
In 2024, AuditBoard hosted more than 50 audit, risk, and compliance webinars that were viewed by over 80,000 attendees. The outstanding speakers for AuditBoard’s webinars covered emerging topics in InfoSec, including cybersecurity, AI, and compliance with updated frameworks. As a bonus, we were able to grant over 65,000 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to support a variety of assurance certifications. In this article in our “Most Popular Webinar” series, we share the primary trends from the InfoSec webinars we hosted in 2024 and how you can access our most popular webinars of the year, now available to watch on demand.
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2024 InfoSec Webinar Trends
The most popular InfoSec webinars focused heavily on cybersecurity. Cyber risk has been rated the highest risk facing most organizations for several years, and the cybersecurity threats have not diminished. Instead, in a recent survey from ISACA, 81% of the IT professionals surveyed responded that the “threat landscape is increasingly complex.” The complexity has led to updated requirements from the SEC and revised frameworks related to cybersecurity and the use of artificial intelligence.
AuditBoard’s Most Popular InfoSec Webinars of 2024
As you explore the many topics available as on-demand webinars, these are the most popular InfoSec sessions from 2024, in no particular order.
- Decoding the New SEC Cybersecurity Ruling – Risk and technology experts from KPMG share insights on challenges companies are experiencing with the SEC cybersecurity breach notification rules and how to build a robust program to meet the SEC’s requirements and overcome these challenges.
- Attendee Feedback: “Great webinar! The presenters provided a lot of insights and clarifications on the SEC filing.”
- Defending Against Cyber Supply Chain Risk in an Interconnected World – AuditBoard’s own CISO, Richard Marcus, discusses protecting data in this increasingly interconnected world with collaborative strategies and a renewed emphasis on key controls such as third-party risk management, data governance, data security, access control, and continuous monitoring.
- Attendee Feeback: “It’s always great attending Richard’s webinars. He is extremely knowledgeable on the topic at hand, and his communication and presentation skills are top-tier. His online presence and energy are contagious. I feel excited about my work while listening to him.”
- How AI Is Radically Reshaping Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Business Strategy – The panel discussion, featuring InfoSec subject matter experts from Cartomancy Labs, Fannie Mae, Saviynt, and AuditBoard, explores the CISO perspectiveon how enterprises areusing AI across the business and how IT security and compliance teams should consider incorporating AI into their practice.
- Attendee Feedback: “Captivating and timely information provided by excellent presenters. Amazing discussion on how artificial intelligence can be used for IT security.”
- CISO’s Strategic Blueprint: Navigating IT and Cyber Risks at the Executive Level – Cybersecurity experts from MorganFranklin Consulting delve into the strategies empowering security leadership to effectively navigate IT and cyber risks at the executive level while exploring actionable tactics to align InfoSec initiatives with the C-suite’s overarching goals.
- Attendee Feedback: “I really liked the information that provided clear messaging on risk and new technologies to inspire proactive planning to meet challenges that might otherwise cause disruptions.”
- NIST CSF 2.0 — The Rise of Governance in IT Compliance – InfoSec leaders from RSM US LLP discuss the addition of a governance domain to NIST and the interplay between security and compliance in fortifying cyber defenses while navigating a complex regulatory environment.
- Attendee Feedback: “Both presenters did a great job highlighting some of the practical aspects of security. They provided examples of important questions to ask and ways to handle complex situations.”
- Compliant by Design: Automation and the Future of IT Security, Compliance, and Software Development – Gene Kim, Founder of IT Revolution, shares his thoughts on how organizations now embed IT security and compliance into the daily work of development and operations and how organizations can now more quickly and effectively comply with frameworks and increase their cyber resilience by leveraging automation, compliant-by-design, and security-by-design principles.
- Attendee Feedback: “I’ve regularly attended many AuditBoard-hosted webinars for my CPE requirements, and this has been the most interesting and engaging session. There was so much good information!”
- Boost Operational Efficiency via a Privacy Risk Management Framework – Privacy experts from Crowe break down how to establish an effective privacy risk management framework to accurately report on the state of your privacy program, pinpoint needed program enhancements or instances of noncompliance, and manage your internal governance in a structured and operationally efficient way.
- Attendee Feedback: “Exceptional training and information. The information presented was invaluable in enhancing my organization’s privacy audit and compliance framework.”
- Risk Management in the Age of AI: Essential Frameworks for IT Risk and Compliance Professionals – Panelists from OpenAI, CDW, Proactive RISK, and AuditBoard discuss how they approach AI Risk Management and recommend key foundational steps organizations should implement to manage AI-related risks effectively. The session covers comprehensive risk assessments, robust governance structures, and the essential building blocks for successful risk management in the AI landscape.
- Attendee Feedback: “Excellent presentation! It’s critical to learn about high-level AI risks and the right guidelines to develop a risk framework.”
- An Enterprise Approach to Implementing GenAI – Raj Badhwar, Global CISO, Jacobs, introduces a tactical implementation strategy that teams can leverage when implementing GenAI across their enterprise, including top regulatory concerns, key security considerations, and guidance for how to implement a strategic approach to manage AI risk.
- Attendee Feedback: “A very insightful session about AI implementation risks and mitigation options. Very informative, with specific examples from a risks and controls standpoint.”
- GRC Insights Unveiled: A Candid Conversation With IDC Analyst Philip Harris – IDC Analyst Philip Harris discusses how leaders in audit, risk, compliance, and information security functions are tackling risk and compliance challenges their organizations face
- Attendee Feedback: “Very informative webinar, great insights. Learned a lot from it.”
Stay Up to Date With Timely Thought Leadership
AuditBoard’s on-demand webinars tackle the most pressing concerns facing audit, risk, ESG, compliance, and infosec teams, offering insights to sharpen your skills and equip your team to handle emerging risks and trends. The strategies highlighted in these sessions will remain crucial to maintaining robust InfoSec and compliance programs as we enter the new year. Now is an ideal time to revisit the expert guidance available in these webinars and many others. Don’t miss the opportunity to register for AuditBoard’s 2025 Webinar Series and earn free CPE credits while staying ahead of the curve.
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