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Dr. Keri Pearlson

Executive Director of Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan School of Management
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Dr. Keri, Board member, C-level executive, Entrepreneur, and Strategic Advisor. Innovation-loving, idea-generating, results-oriented, strategic visionary executive and trusted advisor with experience as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Analytics Officer (CAO). Over 30 years experience working for some of the most innovative start ups, some of the world’s largest corporations, some of the leading edge think-tanks and universities, and some of the most impactful local non-profit organizations. She has experience developing business and technology strategy, advising C-level executives, and managing risk and compliance, leading operations, building international leadership development programs, implementing innovative ideas for strategy formulation and information management, and developing and sustaining executive-level business relationships.

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  • Cybersecurity Expert Advocates Resilience Over Protection
    Dr. Pearlson advises shifting from a protection mindset to resilience, acknowledging that no industry is immune to software failures. She highlights the importance of response and recovery processes, urging industries to prepare for inevitable breaches. Pearlson also notes the challenges in pricing cyber insurance due to unknown risks, stressing the need for adaptable strategies in the face of software dependence.
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