Digital Governance: AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy

Director duties. AI. Cybersecurity. Privacy.

In an era of accelerating technological change, boards must not only manage emerging risks but also harness them as strategic opportunities.

Join Dr. Valerie Lyons, Company Director, and Chief Operating Officer, BH Consulting, in our upcoming webinar. Valarie will provide critical insights and analysis on the evolving risk landscape, covering cyber security, privacy, and AI governance. She will also address the legislative and ethical frameworks shaping them. Taking place as a webinar from 9:30am - 10:30am on Thursday, 20th March 2025.

Valerie brings extensive experience advising boards on these pressing topics and has spoken at major industry events, including the recent 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco. This webinar will cover:

NIS2 Responsibilities for Directors – What boards need to know about the latest cybersecurity regulations and their governance obligations.
AI Act Compliance and Board Accountability – Understanding the immediate requirements of the AI Act and how to prepare.
Building Consumer Trust through Cyber security and Privacy – Leveraging compliance as a competitive advantage.
AI & Privacy Challenges – Insights from global discussions on the intersection of artificial intelligence and data protection.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how board leadership can proactively navigate these challenges while fostering resilience, trust, and innovation.

Enjoy exclusive access to this event as a key benefit reserved for IoD Ireland members.

Dr. Valerie Lyons Company Director, and Chief Operating Officer, BH Consulting

Dr. Valerie Lyons Company Director, and Chief Operating Officer, BH Consulting. Author of the best-seller ‘The Privacy Leader Compass’ and included in the ‘Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity in Europe’. Dr. Lyons is an accomplished and driven cybersecurity and privacy leadership expert. Her career spans over 30 years - working in both cybersecurity and privacy teams. She has worked for several global organisations, such as IBM, KPMG, and ABB, and was former Head of Information Security Risk in KBC Bank for almost 15 years. Dr. Lyons is the Chief Operations Officer in BH Consulting since 2015. She has an in-depth knowledge of European data protection law and practices, and frequently presents at renowned international security and privacy conferences (such as RSA, COSAC, ISACA and CPDP). She has also lectured in Dublin City University on Privacy, Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics. In 2022, Dr Lyons was awarded a PhD in Information Privacy for her research into privacy in the ESG suite. She also holds a Masters in Business Leadership, along with a post-grad in Executive Coaching, and a postgrad in Cloud Computing Strategy. She is a certified CISSP for almost 25 years, and is also qualified as a CDPSE and CIPP/E. She is an honorary fellow of The Irish Information Security Forum (IISF) since 2004 and a member of the European Data Protection Board’s pool of experts.

Is this eligible for CPD?

Dimension Covered: Technical Skills and Knowledge
Eligible Hours: 1 hour of Chartered Director CPD

This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.

How do I attend?

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Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.