In this presentation, CJ Hurd, SVP of Virtual CISO and Brian Kelly, AVP of Virtual CISO with Compass IT Compliance will join Bryan Chnowski, AVP – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer of Nuvance Health on a panel to discuss the strategic advantages of adopting a proactive approach in the field of cybersecurity. While reactive measures focus on addressing threats after they've surfaced, a proactive stance emphasizes foresight, planning, and early threat detection, often resulting in reduced system downtimes, cost savings, and stronger defense mechanisms. This presentation highlights compelling evidence, real-world examples, and data-driven insights to demonstrate the undeniable superiority of proactive strategies. Attendees will leave not only convinced of the value of anticipation but also equipped with practical steps to shift their cybersecurity paradigms from reaction to prevention.