Cybersecurity Materiality, Reporting, and the CISO’s Legal Landscape with Shawn Tuma

The Professional CISO

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat welcomes back cybersecurity attorney Shawn Tuma for a deep dive into the legal challenges facing CISOs. Shawn shares his journey of writing a comprehensive book on cybersecurity law, offers practical advice on navigating liability risks, and emphasizes the importance of building stronger partnerships between CISOs and General Counsels (GCs).

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in cybersecurity leadership who wants to professionalize their approach to legal and operational challenges.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why CISO liability insurance is no longer optional.

• How to foster collaboration between CISOs and GCs.

• The essentials of building an incident response plan.

• Differentiating routine incidents from critical ones.

• Insights on SEC materiality reporting and its impact on CISOs.

About Shawn Tuma

Shawn Tuma is a cybersecurity attorney with decades of experience in cybersecurity law, incident response, and breach management. Known for his practical insights and strategic thinking, Shawn advises organizations on navigating the complex intersection of legal and technical challenges.
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