In collaboration with SecurityStudio, ISACA San Diego is excited to announce a special presentation, focused on providing cybersecurity professionals with the tools to frame governance, risk, and compliance (audit) conversations in a way the business understands and values, while recognizing how mindset and communication shape outcomes for both themselves and their partners. Presenters Sonal Chandler and Keshawn Hughes will cover:
Opening Remarks & Framing
The Persona Problem: Techies in the Corner
Why Cybersecurity Needs a Seat at the Table
Translating Risk: From Controls to Conversations
Auditing with Purpose, Not Just Process
From Compliance Enforcer to Strategic Enabler
Having a Voice in Risk Conversations
What a Healthy Risk Culture Actually Looks Like
Final Takeaways + Tools
(Sonal and Keshawn will provide 2 takeaway documents for attendees)Q&A
DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 4-5:15pm PST / 6-7pm CST / 7-8:15pm EST.
Location: Online via Zoom
CPE: 1
Attendance capacity is 500
SPEAKERS:
Sonal Chander - Founder & CEO of Minerva Consulting Inc
Sonal Chandler is the Founder and CEO of Minerva Consulting, a Managed Cybersecurity Service Provider (MCSP) based in Alpharetta, GA. As a certified vCISO (virtual Chief Information Security Officer), she provides clients with Cyber Risk Management and AI Consulting services. Sonal’s career spans Fortune 500 companies, boutique consulting firms, and early-stage startups. She works primarily with small to mid-sized organizations, including financial firms, legal practices, and healthcare providers, helping them navigate cyber risks and harness the power of AI.
Minerva Consulting is also a certified Women-Owned Business through WBENC and is known for translating complex technology into practical, business-ready solutions. Beyond her consulting work, Sonal hosts the Minerva Meets podcast and writes Mind Spark, a blog that explores the challenges at the intersection of business and technology.Visit Sonal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalshahchandler
Keshawn Ridgel Hughes - Founder at NeuroSavvy Leadership
Keshawn Hughes, M.S. is a NeuroLeadership Strategist, Executive Coach, and Founder of NeuroSavvy® Leadership, a WBENC- and WOSB-certified firm transforming workplaces through brain science and authentic leadership. With over 20 years of experience guiding global brands, Keshawn integrates neuroscience, communication, and business strategy to help corporations improve employee productivity, retention, and engagement.Known for her ability to make complex brain science deeply practical, Keshawn equips HR and Tech leaders with proven strategies to enhance well-being, fuel performance, and develop cultures of high-impact leadership. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and actively involved with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Keshawn lives with her husband and daughter, and brings heart, clarity, and bold insights to every stage she steps on.
Visit Keshawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshawnridgelhughes