Cyber Risk is Business Risk:
Executive Lessons in Risk Leadership

Elway’s Steakhouse
April 30, 2026

ABSTRACT

Cyber risk no longer sits solely within IT or security—it is a core business issue with direct impact on revenue, reputation, operations, and enterprise value. As threat landscapes evolve and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders are being called upon to elevate cyber risk discussions from technical controls to executive decision-making.

This panel brings together experienced CIOs and CISOs to share practical lessons in risk leadership at the VP and C-Suite level. Panelists will explore how to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, communicate risk in terms the board and executive team understand, and establish shared accountability across the organization. Attendees will gain insight into balancing innovation with resilience, prioritizing investments based on business impact, and leading through incidents with clarity and confidence.

Designed for senior technology executives, this discussion will provide actionable perspectives on how to lead cyber risk as an enterprise-wide responsibility—and why the most effective risk leaders are those who treat cybersecurity as a fundamental pillar of business strategy.

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EXECUTIVE PANELISTS

Gail Coury

Chief Information Officer, Teradata

Patrick Pivarnik

Former Acting VP AI, Data, ERP, CloudOps Innovation, WOW! Internet, TV & Phone; Founder of Thunderstrike Group

Craig Wood

Founder & CEO, PSY Logistics Technology Partners, Inc

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