Talk highlight: "How to Turn Cybersecurity into a Business Growth Strategy" Most organizations still treat cybersecurity as a cost center; something to minimize rather than invest in. This session flips that lens. Margaret shows how security posture, when done right, becomes a competitive advantage: it wins enterprise deals that require vendor due diligence, shortens sales cycles with compliance-conscious buyers, and builds the trust that lets organizations adopt AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot faster than competitors who are stuck untangling governance after the fact. Attendees leave with a practical framework for reframing security spend as a growth investment, and for making that case to a board in language it actually responds to: dollars, risk-adjusted return, and competitive positioning. Margaret Dibor is the Founder & CEO of DIMA.RISK Solutions, an AI-powered cybersecurity and risk platform helping regulated organizations turn technical risk into practical business decisions. As a fractional CISO, she works with executives and boards across healthcare, financial services, higher education, and the public sector to connect regulatory requirements with operational priorities — so leaders can make informed decisions, prepare for audits, and act on risk with clarity. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Margaret is passionate about closing the gap between security teams and boardrooms, turning cybersecurity from a cost center into a driver of trust and growth.