Los Angeles CISO Dinner

Mastering Board Communication Through Narrative, An Evening with Jeff Aguilar, CISO, Hoag Health Systems

Behind every risk metric or budget line item is a story—and the most effective CISOs know how to tell it. In this session, Jeff Aguilar shares his approach to turning routine board updates into compelling, business-aligned narratives that highlight progress, resilience, and strategic value. From framing cybersecurity wins in the language of business impact, to telling a clear story about risk posture and investment ROI, learn how storytelling can transform your boardroom conversations. Join this session to explore real examples, creative techniques, and leadership lessons for making cybersecurity resonate at the highest levels of the organization.

• Translate technical outcomes into business value: Learn how to frame cybersecurity achievements in terms that resonate with board members, such as risk reduction, operational resilience, and ROI.
• Use storytelling to drive alignment: Discover how compelling narratives can bridge the gap between cybersecurity initiatives and broader enterprise goals.
• Elevate boardroom engagement: Gain practical strategies for making security updates more memorable, impactful, and aligned with executive priorities.

This event was curated by and for the Los Angeles Leadership Board, a group of local leaders committed to the idea that national security and critical infrastructure resiliency is strengthened through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversity, and leadership development.

Their collective insights and recommendations influence every aspect of this program including speakers, topics, and technology partner participation.