2025 State of Cyber Risk: Insights, Challenges & the Path Forward

Did you know that 71% of organizations say their cyber risk levels are either increasing or holding steady? Despite growing investments in security, many organizations struggle to effectively reduce their risk exposure. The 2025 State of Cyber Risk Assessment Report, conducted by Dark Reading and Qualys, highlights the state of cyber risk maturity today—and the gaps that remain. While 49% of organizations now have formal cyber risk programs, nearly half of these programs are under two years old, signaling that many businesses are still in the early stages of their risk management journey. Join industry experts Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer, and Mayuresh Ektare, VP of Product Management at Qualys, as they analyze key findings from the report and discuss how security leaders can shift from reactive assessments to proactive, automated risk management. This session will explore the role of asset discovery, business context, automation, and real-time insights in achieving true cyber risk maturity. What You’ll Learn:

• Why cyber risk management programs are gaining traction—but still have room to grow
• How organizations can move beyond periodic asset discovery to continuous, real-time visibility
• The importance of business context in risk prioritization—and why vulnerability severity alone isn’t enough
• The biggest barriers to cyber risk maturity, including reliance on manual risk tracking and inconsistent reporting
• Practical steps to evolve your risk management strategy and drive better security outcomes

Speakers:

• Richard Seiersen – Chief Risk Technology Officer, Cybersecurity Expert, and Author
• Mayuresh Ektare – Senior Vice President, Product Management, Qualys

Date & Time:

• 4/24/25
• 11 am PST