Why do exploitable vulnerabilities continue to make it into production—and how should security leaders communicate that risk to the board? In this Cyber Risk Series session, host Jonathan sits down with a seasoned cybersecurity leader and author of CISO Essentials Guide to unpack the real-world challenges behind modern vulnerability management. The conversation explores the human and economic factors driving insecure code, the growing complexity of exploitability, and why traditional approaches to patching are no longer enough. It also dives into one of the hardest challenges in cybersecurity today: translating technical risk into business language that executives and boards can actually act on. Key topics include: • Why vulnerabilities persist despite industry progress • The role of human behavior, open source, and economic pressure • How to prioritize vulnerabilities based on real exploitability • Best practices for communicating cyber risk to boards and executives • The importance of compensating controls and risk-based decision making • Bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership If you’re building or evolving a Risk Operations Center (ROC), this session offers practical insights on aligning security operations with business impact. Sign up for future Cyber Risk Series sessions: https://qualys.brighttalk.com Learn how to build your Risk Operations Center: https://qualys.com

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