Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores the realities of quantifying cyber risk in financial terms
- Highlights frameworks such as FAIR and Applied Information Economics
- Focuses on bridging the gap between technical risk and business decision-making
- Addresses challenges in communicating uncertainty to executives and boards
- Features insights from Tom Keogh, a seasoned risk leader with cross-industry experience
“Ask Me Anything with Tom Keogh: What Actually Happens When You Put Financial Numbers on Cyber Risk?” is a live, 30-minute webinar designed for professionals navigating the complexities of cyber risk quantification. The session brings together decision-makers and risk leaders seeking to translate technical cyber scenarios into financial language that resonates with executives and boards.
Why Financial Quantification of Cyber Risk Matters
As organizations face mounting pressure to justify cybersecurity investments and demonstrate risk management maturity, the ability to credibly link cyber risk scenarios to financial outcomes has become a strategic imperative. Traditional approaches often fall short, leaving business leaders skeptical of risk numbers and disconnected from technical assessments. This event addresses the operational and communication challenges that arise when security teams attempt to make cyber risk financially relevant at the executive level.
Expert Insights from Tom Keogh
Tom Keogh, founder of Square1 Risk, draws on more than two decades of experience applying frameworks like FAIR and Applied Information Economics across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, energy, and logistics. His perspective is grounded in real-world practice—moving beyond theory to focus on what it takes to build risk measurement programs that inform actual business decisions, not just generate reports.
Discussion Themes
- Translating technical cyber risk into financial and operational terms for executives, boards, and investors
- Building credible risk measurement capabilities in large organizations
- Communicating uncertainty and risk to non-technical business leaders
- Applying decision science and technology due diligence to cyber risk management
- Overcoming skepticism and fostering trust in cyber risk quantification
Who Should Attend
This session is tailored for CISOs, risk managers, executives, and analytics professionals responsible for risk oversight in sectors such as finance, healthcare, energy, logistics, and professional services. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to elevate cyber risk discussions from technical silos to the boardroom, and for organizations aiming to align security investments with business priorities.
Format and Experience
The event adopts an AMA (Ask Me Anything) format, encouraging live interaction and candid discussion. Hosted virtually by Citalid, the session offers a concise, executive-level experience with practical takeaways. Attendees will gain exposure to leading frameworks, hear directly from an industry expert, and have the opportunity to engage with peers facing similar challenges in cyber risk quantification.
Industry Context and Relevance
With cyber threats evolving and regulatory expectations rising, organizations are under increasing scrutiny to demonstrate the financial impact of cyber risk. This webinar addresses a critical gap: equipping leaders with the tools and language to make cyber risk actionable and relevant at the highest levels of decision-making. The discussion reflects a broader industry shift toward data-driven, financially grounded risk management practices.