Cyber Incident Response: What Every Executive Needs to Know Before, During, and After a Breach

Cyber incidents rarely begin with a dramatic attack. More often, they start with a seemingly minor event, such as a business email compromise, phishing attempt, or unauthorized account access. Yet in a matter of days or even hours, a small issue can escalate into a significant operational, financial, and reputational crisis.

In this session, experts will walk through real-world cyber breach scenarios and discuss the practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk, strengthen defenses, and prepare for the inevitable. Attendees will explore high-impact policies and tools that offer meaningful protection, learn what an effective incident response team looks like when a breach occurs, and gain insights into the critical decisions leaders must make under pressure. The discussion will conclude with strategies for conducting post-incident reviews that transform lessons learned into a stronger risk culture and a more resilient organization.

Participants will leave with a practical framework for minimizing exposure, responding effectively when incidents occur, and building organizational readiness in an increasingly complex threat environment.

CPE Learning objectives:

1. Identify common cyberattack scenarios, including business email compromise and data breaches, and evaluate how seemingly minor incidents can escalate into significant operational, financial, and reputational risks.

2. Assess key cybersecurity controls, policies, and technologies that can help organizations reduce risk exposure and strengthen their overall security posture.

3. Develop a framework for incident response and post-incident review, including stakeholder roles, decision-making processes, and strategies for creating a stronger organizational risk culture following a cyber event.

Earn 1 CPE credit while exploring timely, relevant content designed for today’s finance professionals

Schedule:

Free parking | Lunch