Brent Johnson | Source | Chief Information Security Officer at Bluefin

Brent emphasizes developing soft skills to engage non-technical board members and translating cyber risks into business impacts. He highlights the challenges CISOs face in this shift and suggests training, feedback, and collaboration as solutions. Brent also references Proofpoint stats on CISO burnout and shares Bluefin's strategies for effective communication.

Brent warns that exposed Social Security numbers from the NPD breach heighten risks of identity theft, including fraudulent bank accounts and loans. He emphasizes the need for encryption and tokenization to protect data. Emerging technologies like digital identities and decentralized identifiers offer promising long-term solutions, allowing users to control their personal information and reduce large-scale breaches.