STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Executive Group, publisher of Corporate Board Member and Chief Executive, announced today that Rob Joyce, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator and Acting Deputy of U.S. Homeland Security, and Hon. Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the keynote speakers at their upcoming Cyber Risk Forum this April 16 in San Francisco.

Held alongside RSA® Conference, the leading international gathering for cyber security thought leaders, with sponsors Grant Thornton, BitSight Technologies, Darktrace and Willis Towers Watson, the program is exclusively for CEOs and board members to understand, devise and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies.

"CEOs and boards know cybersecurity is among the most important issues now facing every business, a legal, bottom-line and reputational risk that cannot just be relegated to the IT department," said Marshall Cooper, CEO, The Chief Executive Group. "With a lineup of experienced leaders led by Mr. Joyce and Mr. Chertoff, we've assembled a remarkable agenda that will help CEOs and directors ask the right questions and navigate the threats around the corner."

Other speakers include Dawn Cappelli, VP, Global Security & Chief Information Security Officer, Rockwell Automation; Anthony Dagostino, Head of Global Cyber Risk, Willis Towers Watson; John Pearce, Principal in Risk Advisory Services, Grant Thornton; Stephen Boyer, CTO, BitSight Technologies; Jim Pflagling, Board Member, SailPoint; James Routh, Chief Security Officer, Aetna; and John Scimone, SVP & Chief Security Officer, Dell.

Attendees will participate in an interactive, industry-focused cyber security simulation to gain a better understanding of the potential impacts of a cyber event across various elements of their business.

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About Rob Joyce

Mr. Rob Joyce is the Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator and acting Deputy Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to the President at the White House. Rob leads the development of national and international cybersecurity strategy and policy for the United States and oversees implementation of those policies; in this capacity, he ensures that the Federal Government is effectively partnering with the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, other branches and levels of government, and other nations.

About Michael Chertoff

Michael Chertoff is co-founder and executive chairman of The Chertoff Group. As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009, Mr. Chertoff led the country in blocking would-be terrorists from crossing our borders or implementing their plans if they were already in the country. He also transformed FEMA into an effective organization following Hurricane Katrina.

About RSA Conference

In the digital world in which we now live, information is a very highly valued commodity. Safeguarding that information, therefore, has become a top priority. RSA Conference's mission is to connect you with the people and insights that will empower you to stay ahead of cyberthreats. We do this through our events in the US, the EMEA region and the Asia-Pacific region and through our digital outreach.

About Chief Executive Group

Chief Executive Group, the leading community for business leaders worldwide, publishes Chief Executive magazine (since 1977), chiefexecutive.net, Corporate Board Member magazine and boardmember.com, as well as conferences and roundtables that enable CEOs to discuss key subjects and share their experiences with their peers. Visit www.chiefexecutive.net and www.boardmember.com for more information.

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