Executive Leadership

If entrusted to serve as the U.S. EPA’s CIO and CAIO, where would I begin? My first 100 days would focus on understanding mission priorities, assessing enterprise risks, strengthening cybersecurity and responsible AI governance, and establishing a measurable roadmap for technology modernization. This leadership perspective explores how strategic technology stewardship can advance EPA’s mission, operational excellence, accountability, and public trust.

KPMG’s 2026 Cyber and Technology Risk Survey signals a major shift in the CISO role — from technology defender to enterprise risk and business value leader. DEW Diligence examines how AI, security architecture/engineering , regulation, financial stewardship, and executive governance are reshaping the CISO mandate and what organizations must do to move with both speed and safety.