Strategic

A Day in the Life of a BISO

This session delves into the crucial role of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) in today’s organizations. We’ll explore the unique responsibilities of a BISO, focusing on how they bridge the gap between business objectives and cybersecurity requirements. Effective communication and collaboration will be highlighted, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships between BISOs, IT security engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive security strategy. The session will also cover emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, discussing how BISOs can help their organizations proactively address these challenges. Finally, we’ll examine the rise of the BISO role, exploring its growing importance and its impact on embedding security awareness and responsibility across the organization.

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April 9, 2025
10:00 am - 10:45 am

This session delves into the crucial role of the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) in today’s organizations. We’ll explore the unique responsibilities of a BISO, focusing on how they bridge the gap between business objectives and cybersecurity requirements. Effective communication and collaboration will be highlighted, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships between BISOs, IT security engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive security strategy. The session will also cover emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, discussing how BISOs can help their organizations proactively address these challenges. Finally, we’ll examine the rise of the BISO role, exploring its growing importance and its impact on embedding security awareness and responsibility across the organization.

Speakers

Angel LaBell Johnson

Business Information Security Partner, Walmart

Stevan Bias

BISO, Booking.com

Chris Weindel

BISO, Marriott International