Today’s CISOs face more than just cyber threats—their personal and professional futures are increasingly shaped by legal risk. From breach mismanagement to misleading disclosures, federal authorities are holding security leaders accountable under an expanding web of criminal, civil, and regulatory statutes. This eye-opening panel will unpack the 17 federal laws CISOs need to understand—10 involving potential criminal charges—and provide real-world examples of where things went wrong.

In this session you will:

• Examine the legal landscape CISOs must navigate, including conspiracy charges, regulatory enforcement, and breach-related liabilities
• Learn from real cases where security leaders faced investigations, penalties, or prosecution
• Gain actionable legal strategies to reduce personal exposure, document decision-making, and avoid becoming the next case study