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InterviewTrust & Risk13 May 2026 · 1 min read

Before the Breach: Translating Cyber Risk So It Stays on the C-Suite Agenda

Mitel’s CISO, Bill Dunnion, explains why security still struggles to compete with revenue targets at the executive level

In this candid conversation, Mitel’s CISO, Bill Dunnion, explains why security still struggles to compete with revenue targets at the executive level and what needs to change. Rather than framing cybersecurity as a technical issue, Dunnion argues the case for repositioning it as a core business enabler—one that directly impacts revenue, competitiveness, and customer trust.

Whether you're a business leader trying to understand your true exposure or a security professional struggling to make risk resonate at the board level, this discussion offers practical, real-world insight you can apply immediately.

Key topics include:

  • Why cybersecurity still takes a back seat to revenue in the C-suite
  • How AI is accelerating risk by exposing existing vulnerabilities at scale
  • Why breaches remain the biggest (and most dangerous) wake-up call
  • How CISOs can translate cyber risk into business impact and revenue terms

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