Day 2

Hack the mind: the power of storytelling in cyber

Theme:
Human Factor
Session complexity:
Time:
14:25 - 14:50

In cybersecurity, data informs — but stories transform.

You can speak in numbers, but no one remembers the spreadsheet. For CISOs and security leaders, turning complex risk into clear, human action is what actually moves the needle.
Long reports? Ignored.
Controls? Misunderstood.
People? Tuned out.

This session goes where most don’t: storytelling as a leadership weapon in cybersecurity. Not a soft skill, but a hard edge. Especially when the stakes are high: during change, stress, or crisis. We are in the business and Trust and there is nothing more memorable nd convincing than a business story

You’ll walk away with real-world examples and a dead-simple formula:
Impact = emotional connection × structure × relevance

Learn how to:
– Frame cyber incidents so they hit home
– Win boardroom trust with the right narrative
– Shift team behavior without burning people out
– Tell your team’s story — and your own
– Lead through crisis with words that actually stick.

Speakers in this session

Carlo Schreurs