Session
How HR and Legal Shape Cybersecurity
This presentation challenges HR and Legal leaders to move beyond "Security Theater." Using real-world breach stories and tech trends like deepfakes, it reveals why HR—not IT—is the frontline defense against cyberattacks. By mastering the "Lifecycle of Access," closing offboarding gaps, and fostering a "No-Blame" culture, HR & Legal professionals can protect employee privacy under Arkansas law while transforming cybersecurity into a powerful tool for revenue and recruitment.
Key Objectives
1. Strategic Risk Mitigation & Compliance 2. Talent Lifecycle & Data Stewardship 3. Behavioral Security & Organizational Culture
Ben Boyd
Field CISO at SHI
Ben Boyd is a leader and strategist who helps organizations navigate the complex, ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. His insights and real-world applications equip leadership teams with strategies to drive meaningful change and influence within their organizations. He studied Computer Science at the University of Central Arkansas and has over 70 certifications. His consulting career has helped shaped technology strategies at the hundreds of enterprises around the globe. His thought leadership often contributes to industry manuals, blogs, and podcasts. Beyond technology, Ben is a husband, father to 3 boys, avid outdoorsman, an instrument rated commercial pilot, a volunteer, a basketball coach, and a chess coach for a local elementary. He leads the Strategic Programs Domain at SHI, where he advises clients on emerging (AI/Quantum) and strategic cybersecurity topics. Prior to SHI, Ben lead network and security consulting practices providing services to global clients.