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About The Event

 

July 16, 2025

Companies extensively plan and invest in the security, privacy, and continuity of technology, data, supply chains, and other critical business functions—but what about their key leaders?

The 2024 murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare and subsequent online hit lists, “Luigi was right” postings, and other threats to executives illustrate an unfortunate reality in today’s emotionally charged geopolitical environment: CEOs and board members of high-profile companies may be targets of online and in-person threats, intimidation, and even attacks. The personal impact on business leaders can have ripple effects on their organizations.

To avoid potential distraction and disruption, companies should assess their risks and implement appropriate protection strategies for key executives and directors as part of their business resilience and enterprise risk management planning.

This discussion was not about bodyguards and black swan events; it was about understanding the realities of today’s risk and responding appropriately. The panel discussed and answered questions about how personal data is collected and shared online; threats from disinformation, artificial intelligence deepfakes, and doxing; key exposure points of high-profile individuals; and potential defensive measures. The focus was on how board members can provide oversight of management in this area of potential risk for their company.

Speakers

Independent Director, Technology Risk Specialist, Former White House and HCA Healthcare CISO

Paul Connelly, NACD.DC

Paul Connelly has more than three decades in senior leadership roles focusing on technology risk at the White House, a big four public accounting firm, and a Fortune 100 company. He is now a professor, teaching and developing degree programs in cybersecurity at Belmont University, and serves on boards...

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Founder and CEO, 360 Privacy

Adam Jackson

Adam Jackson, founder and CEO of 360 Privacy, has rapidly grown the company into an industry leader by addressing significant gaps in traditional physical-security methods. Leveraging his extensive expertise and innovative vision, Jackson developed groundbreaking privacy solutions that have attracted top-tier clients...

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Partner, Data Security and Privacy Co-Chair, Barnes & Thornburg

Brian J. McGinnis

Brian J. McGinnis is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg, where he is a founding member and co-chair of the firm’s data-security and privacy-law practice group and a member of the intellectual property (IP) department and the internet and technology practice...

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NACD Nashville
Nashville, TN 37204
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571-367-3799

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