Cyber Risk Boardroom Edition – Stop Saying “It’s Not If, It’s When”

93% of executives want to replace at least one board member. 78% want to replace two or three. If you had just ONE seat to fill, who would you choose? In Cyber Risk: Boardroom Edition #8, I use a baseball analogy to make the case for adding a shortstop — a tech-savvy, versatile board member who can handle complex, fast-moving issues across cyber, AI, crypto, and beyond. Not a one-trick specialist. Not just a “designated hitter” for a single problem. A true shortstop can: Cover the gap between risk, technology, and strategy Translate complex cyber & AI challenges into board-level decisions Help the board anticipate and navigate emerging threats Boards that overlook this role are leaving critical space on the field wide open.