The Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of ISC2 is based in the DFW area and serves the counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and North Texas Region. Members include those with security certifications from ISC2 as well as other professionals practicing or interested in information, software, and communications security, and the PUBLIC. Our mission is to advance information security in the DFW area by providing our members and other security professionals with the opportunity to share knowledge, grow professionally, educate others, and collaborate on projects. Our chapter programs provide members a forum to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, the development of leadership and professional skills, and the advancement of information systems security. We also provide our members with access to a variety of industry resources and educational programs to keep them up to date with the latest advances in technology as well as information assurance.
Integrating Cybersecurity and ERM
October 30th, 2026
NOON to 1 PM
(With a few minutes delay and you can join in as soon you are available)
| Cybersecurity programs must translate technical risk into the language executives use to set priorities, allocate resources and govern the enterprise. This session shows cybersecurity professionals how to integrate security risk into enterprise risk management through policies, risk appetite and tolerance statements, defined accountability, risk registers, metrics, KPIs and KRIs. Attendees will learn practical ways to connect business impact analysis, risk scenarios, RCSA, FMEA and threat modeling to enterprise objectives and decision making. The presentation also outlines a maturity path for expanding ERM across business units, operational functions and the three lines of defense, supported by domain risk officers, risk response training and an ERM system of record. Participants will leave with actionable techniques to improve visibility, prioritize risk, strengthen governance and communicate cybersecurity needs in business terms. Want to influence support and funding? Let’s talk ERM. |
Gideon Rasmussen is a cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience. He has served as a Chief Information Security Officer, leading information security programs, including PCI payment card security, third-party risk management, application security and information risk management. His experience spans banking, startups, insurance, pharmaceuticals, DoD/USAF, aerospace and defense, state government, advertising and talent management. Gideon is a sought-after speaker at conferences, universities and corporate events. He is the #1 bestselling author of Program Architecture: Fight the Good Fight and has written more than 30 articles on cybersecurity and operational risk. A United States Air Force veteran, Gideon has completed the Bataan Memorial Death March four times.