REITWise 2015 Testimonial - Heidi Roth, Kilroy Realty Corporation
About Heidi Roth
Heidi Roth, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary at Kilroy Realty, has spoken about her participation in the REITWise conference, which she described as an opportunity to connect with peers and discuss the regulatory environment, SEC financial reporting, and day-to-day challenges. She noted that she had attended the conference multiple times. In a 2015 interview, Roth discussed cybersecurity risks for real estate investment trusts (REITs). She stated that cybersecurity threats "know no boundaries," citing attacks on companies such as Target, Home Depot, and Sony. Roth said that cybersecurity risks should be part of corporate governance and risk management, and recommended that companies conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop incident response plans. She also emphasized the importance of internal education, stating that awareness campaigns should cover secure passwords, email and mobile device risks, and that protocols should be communicated consistently throughout an organization.