San Francisco CISO Executive Summit

As artificial intelligence reshapes the digital landscape, cybersecurity must undergo a fundamental transformation. Traditional, perimeter-based, and reactive approaches—built for an analog world—can no longer keep pace with the velocity, volume, and complexity of modern threats. How can organizations scale cybersecurity as a core digital function—agile, intelligent, and deeply integrated across the business?

Join this session to learn:

• Examining the shift from fragmented controls and manual interventions to unified, intelligence-led operating models that harness AI, automation, and adaptive architectures
• Designing cybersecurity strategies that not only keep up but get ahead by continuously learning and dynamically responding
• Enabling the organization to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in the AI era

Ask 15 CISOs what it would take to feel truly confident in their identity access policies and you might get 15 different answers. One variable they might all benefit from considering, however, is up-to-date tooling.

In conversation with your CISO peers, you'll address:  

• How much trust should be placed in your IAM toolbelts
• Where, in light of major threat advancements, your equipment needs upgrading
• Which IAM hurdles, if any, require more than tool-based solutions

As global tensions rise, coordinated cyber-attacks are impacting organizations globally. Cyber-conflict isn’t just a security problem, it’s a business problem that requires a strategic partnership between CISOs and leaders across the enterprise.

Join this peer-led conversation to discuss:

• Gauging the business’ appetite for risk amidst geopolitical unrest
• Engaging leadership to make informed cybersecurity risk decisions
• Identifying and responding to politically charged TTPs

As cybersecurity becomes central to achieving business outcomes, the need to engage a broader range of senior leaders increases. CISOs can maximize their executive impact by effectively partnering with key leaders.

Join this session to:

• Identify what situations require the greatest CISO influence
• Equip yourself to build trust in executive circles
• Learn simple, effective techniques to enhance communication

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Boardroom details coming soon! 

OpenAI's technologies present both opportunities and challenges for the cybersecurity landscape, particularly impacting the role of CISOs. While advanced AI models can enhance threat detection and automate incident response, they also introduce new risks, such as AI-driven attacks and ethical concerns.

Join this discussion to:

• Discuss strategies for using OpenAI's technologies to improve threat detection and incident response
• Identify risks from AI-driven attacks and address ethical considerations in AI deployment
• Formulate guidelines for integrating AI into cybersecurity with a focus on adaptability and governance

Life after serving as a CISO offers a wealth of career opportunities that leverage the strategic, technical, and leadership skills developed during their tenure. New avenues allow CISOs to continue influencing cybersecurity practices, contributing to governance, innovating in the tech space, educating future professionals, and aligning security with broader business objectives.

Join your peers to:

• Explore how former CISOs can effectively contribute to corporate governance and risk management at the board level
• Discuss the potential for CISOs to launch startups that address emerging cybersecurity challenges and innovate within the tech industry
• Examine how ex-CISOs can impact cybersecurity education and research, shaping the next generation of professionals in the field

One could argue that cybersecurity should be viewed as an infinite game, where the goal is not to win but to keep playing, adapting to new threats and fostering collaboration. CISOs must acknowledge the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and strategic partnerships in maintaining robust cybersecurity defenses while urging their organizations to shift their mindset from finite, win-lose scenarios to a more sustainable, proactive approach.

Join your peers to:

• Understand the concept of cybersecurity as an infinite game and its implications for long-term strategy
• Explore strategies for building resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving cyber threats
• Highlight the importance of collaboration and strategic partnerships in enhancing cybersecurity defenses

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members.