The latter is the case for Jamie Norton, vice chair of the ISACA board. “As a long-term member, I had reached a stage in my career where I had more flexibility in managing my time and wanted to contribute back to the industry. To be able to accomplish this on a global scale with ISACA was a perfect fit,” Norton tells CSO.
For Mitra Minai, global cyber health leader at Accenture, it was about being a part of the solution rather than engaging with a board only during high-pressure moments.
“I saw firsthand how board comprehension of cyber and digital risk directly influences organizational outcomes, particularly in healthcare where cyber incidents can affect patient safety and continuity of care,” says Minai, who is a board member with the Austrialian Information Security Association (AISA), industry advisory member with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and digital governance committee member at Uniting AgeWell.
“Becoming involved at a governance level allows me to contribute earlier and more strategically, helping boards shape risk appetite, investment priorities, and resilience before crises occur,” she adds. “It also provides an opportunity to help boards navigate the growing intersection between technology, trust, regulation, and organizational purpose.”
