DON’T PANIC!: An IR Guide to Communicating with Execs

Presented at CactusCon 12 (2024), Feb. 17, 2024, 11 a.m. (30 minutes).

The presentation provides practical tips for writing incident reports, highlighting the importance of tailoring the content to the audience's expertise and concerns. It emphasizes the need to stick to facts, avoid speculation, and anticipate questions while keeping the communication concise and free from excessive technical jargon. The speakers also suggest involving non-expert but skilled writers or editors in the process and stress the value of constructive criticism.

Presenters:

  • Anthony Kosednar - Cybersecurity Executive at a Global Financial Institution
    Anthony Kosednar is a highly skilled cybersecurity and technology professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions for large enterprises. He currently oversees multiple areas as a cybersecurity executive. In his career, he has been a champion adapting enterprises to the changing threat landscape.
  • Danielle Jamieson - Head of Cyber Wargaming at a Global Financial Institution
    Danielle Jamieson originally got her start in cybersecurity as an intern on an incident response team. Danielle currently leads Cyber Wargaming at a global financial institution. She is often bridging the gap between the business and technical teams in order to ensure synergy across organizations. Prior to entering the workforce, Danielle played collegiate softball for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is also a certified Pilates instructor and enjoys staying active in her free time.
  • Nate Thornton - Cybersecurity Operations Manager at a Global Financial Institution
    Nate Thornton is an accomplished Operations Manager with extensive experience in Cybersecurity Operations. His expertise lies in developing and executing strategic visions, creating executive communications, and managing complex global projects for various security teams. In his spare time, Nate loves going rock climbing and going out to new restaurants with his fiancée.

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