The Impact of Systemic Risks on the Business – Alla Valente, Cody Scott – BSW #305

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Alla is a principal analyst at Forrester. Her research interests include governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), third-party risk management (TPRM), and contract lifecycle management (CLM), and Alla’s current research focuses on enterprise risk management (ERM), AI risk, and risk management frameworks. Alla helps Forrester’s security & risk clients establish strategy, adopt best practices, and select technology. Alla’s work has enjoyed wide exposure in the media, including in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and she speaks frequently at risk and executive conferences.

Cody is a senior analyst at Forrester serving security and risk professionals. He covers cyber risk management with a focus on cyber risk quantification, enterprise risk management, and governance, risk, and compliance. In this role, Cody helps Forrester clients tailor and implement effective risk management strategies, processes, and technologies that innovate their security programs, strengthen operational resilience, and deliver business value.

Cody has 10 years of experience in the security field leading complex projects, building high-performing teams, and transforming cybersecurity and privacy programs. Prior to Forrester, Cody served as the first chief cybersecurity risk officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), where he led a team focused on building a world-class cyber risk and resilience program. Before joining the civil service, Cody worked as a consultant supporting technology projects and programs across the US Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, and NASA. He has been a featured speaker at leading conferences, including RSA Conference, FAIRCON, and DOE CyberCon.

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