McKinsey partner (Richard Isenberg) recently gathered top CISOs and board directors to...
Ash Srivastava - August 5, 2026
McKinsey partner (Richard Isenberg) recently gathered top CISOs and board directors to discuss the board's role in managing emerging AI risk, emphasizing that directors must take an active stance.
The panel featured Deneen DeFiore(United Airlines), Guy Gecht (Logitech,SolarEdge Technologies) and Manjula Talreja(Verint, Imprivata, Ping Identity, Proofpoint).
They highlighted Four priorities:
1. Strengthening Governance and Accountability
2. Balancing Innovation with Risk
3. Building real-time risk-management capabilities
4. Improving AI fluency in the boardroom
Together, these shifts signal that AI is no longer just a technology topic; it is now a core enterprise risk and strategic differentiator
Governance is no longer a localized technical issue that can be left entirely to the IT department.
It is a core fiduciary responsibility that requires direct, continuous oversight from the highest levels of corporate leadership.
Elevate your data protection conversation to the boardroom, define your risk parameters, and build an auditable control structure from the top down.
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First shared on LinkedIn.