
New York CISO Executive Summit
November 13, 2018 | The Conrad
November 13, 2018
The Conrad
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with your peers to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the New York CISO Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Strategies for a risk-aligned, resilient organization
Developing and investing in the security workforce of tomorrow
Creating business value and supporting agile business operations
New York CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Zouhair Guelzim
L'Oreal Americas
VP & CISO

Raymond Lipps
Celgene Corporation
Executive Director & CISO, Global Information Security

Tod Mitchinson
New York Life Insurance
VP & CISO

Michael Palmer
National Football League
Chief Information Security Officer

Deborah Snyder
New York State
CISO

Mark Viola
Henry Schein, Inc.
VP, Global CISO

Kylie Watson
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
CISO

Teresa Zielinski
GE Power
SVP CISO and Product Security
Agenda
November 13, 2018
7:00am - 7:45am Registration & Breakfast
7:45am - 8:30am Keynote
NYPD Cyber – Forging Strategic Partnerships to Solve Cybercrime
Nick Selby
Director of Cyber Intelligence and Investigations
New York City Police Department
From going cloud-native, to Zero Trust, to massive shifts in third-party risk, the next decade brings tumultuous, thrilling change. The NYPD is working to evolve how we partner with enterprises in the private and public sectors. Nick Selby, the NYPD’s Director of Cyber Intelligence and Investigations, will discuss:
- The NYPD view of the Cyber landscape and how they do business
- Effective partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement
- How information security is changing in the coming decade
8:30am - 9:00am Networking Break
9:00am - 9:50am Breakout Session
Looking Back to the Future and Beyond
Hosted by Pindrop

Zouhair Guelzim
VP & CISO
L'Oreal Americas

Tod Mitchinson
VP & CISO
New York Life Insurance

Dr. Robert Zandoli
Global CISO
Bunge Limited

Teresa Zielinski
SVP CISO and Product Security
GE Power
Nearly 10 years ago, a small group of CISOs came together to create a safe space for networking, education and collaboration. In honor of the 10th New York CISO Executive Summit, join Zouhair Guelzim, Tod Mitchinson, Robert Zandoli and Teresa Zielinkski for a special, interactive session. During this journey you will:
- Take a look back at where the New York CISO community started
- Share the challenges and successes that you are experiencing today
- Explore the future of the community and the cybersecurity profession
9:00am - 9:50am Breakout Session
Defend Against Invisible Risk With Artificial Intelligence
Hosted by Fortinet, Inc.

Ladi Adefala
Sr. Security Strategist
Fortinet, Inc.
Cyberthreats are everywhere and it’s challenging enough when criminals use known methods of attack. What happens when you can’t see the threat? Join this session to hear:
- Invisible risk and threat techniques used by cyber criminals
- Why AI and machine learning are powerful tools for mitigating risk
- Examples of practical applications of machine learning in cybersecurity
9:00am - 9:50am Executive Boardroom
Third-Party Security in the Digital Environment
Hosted by The Media Trust

Michael Cena
Sr. Director, Cyber Security
A&E Television Networks

Lauren Dana Rosenblatt
ED, Interim/Deputy CISO
The Estée Lauder Companies

Chris Olson
CEO and Co-Founder
The Media Trust
It's a fact - the digital revolution is permeating every aspect of your business. How can you ensure that your organization is secure when you need to depend on administrators, developers and vendors to help you build critical digital touchpoints. Their services are important, but they also can create vulnerabilities that can be easily overlooked. Don't miss this peer-driven discussion where you will:
- Identify opportunities for greater visibility and security
- Share challenges and successes in dealing with third-party security issues
- Discover what solutions will be available in the future
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Logan Gore at +1 971-717-6602 or Logan.Gore@evanta.com
9:00am - 9:50am Executive Boardroom
Discovering the Endpoints
Hosted by Expanse Formerly Qadium

Brian Lozada
CISO
Zocdoc

Kylie Watson
CISO
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Matt Kraning
Co-Founder and CTO
Expanse, Formerly Qadium
It doesn’t matter whether a data breach is the result of employee negligence or a malicious act, all it takes is one click and the bad guys are in. However, you can turn liabilities into assets by educating and engaging your employees – creating a powerful human firewall. During this session, explore new and innovative ways to:
- Take your endpoint security program to the next level
- Help your teams consistently make good choices
- Gain visibility into your systems and programs
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Logan Gore at +1 971-717-6602 or Logan.Gore@evanta.com
9:50am - 10:20am Networking Break
10:20am - 11:10am Breakout Session
A CISO’s Guide to Tackling GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act Risk
Hosted by OneTrust
Kabir Barday
CEO
OneTrust
Ronald Ongley
Chief Information Security Officer/Global Head of Technology Infrastructure
Russell Reynolds Associates
Since its enforcement date, GDPR has changed the way CISOs think about privacy risk management. In addition, it became a catalyst for new data protection laws across the globe, such as California's new Consumer Privacy Act. Don’t miss this session where you will learn:
- How to breakdown the requirements for GDPR and CCPA
- Practical tips and lessons to manage privacy risk
- How privacy risk management fits into your organization’s overall security ecosystem
10:20am - 11:10am Breakout Session
Benchmark This Breach! An Interactive Experience

James O'Shea
Head of Reengineering, Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure
RBC Capital Markets
One of the best ways to check your assumptions in business is to know where you stand among your peers and allow them to challenge your assumptions. But even if you have a speed-dial full of trusted associates, this type of information sharing can be piecemeal and infrequent. This interactive session is your chance to:
- Baseline your security program and explore context around recent data breaches
- Compare incident response practices with a cross-section of your peers
- Walk away with actionable insights
10:20am - 11:10am Executive Boardroom
Risk Management – The Holistic View
Hosted by Saviynt

Matt McKeever
VP , CISO
LexisNexis

Nicolas Vigier
CIO
Gemini

Nabeel Nizar
Senior Vice President of Solutions and Strategy
Saviynt
Effective CISOs are challenged to not only successfully develop high-level risk valuation and management strategies, but also communicate business opportunities that encompasses the company’s products, services, and greater competitive landscape. How do you mitigate risk while simultaneously driving productivity and revenue? During this peer-driven discussion, learn how to:
- Focus on strategies for creating flexible controls that protect the organization
- Define risk in connection with identity and access management
- Provide clear business cases that connect business profitability to risk reduction.
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Logan Gore at +1 971-717-6602 or Logan.Gore@evanta.
10:20am - 11:10am Executive Boardroom
Collaboration – The Key to Data Security Success
Hosted by Thales

Frank Hsieh
CISO
Sotheby's

Marina Spyrou
Senior Vice President‚ Global Security
Nielsen

Jose Diaz
Director, Payment Strategy
Thales
CISOs know that data security programs are most efficient when it is collaborative in nature, with each team playing an important part in keeping the business’ crown jewels secure. Is your organization able to effectively work together in order to adjust to evolving digital approaches and increasing data accessibility? During this peer-discussion discover:
- Effective strategies that will keep your organization’s data safe while providing greater flexibility and customization for the business
- New data security trends, threats and solutions that can be applied to a variety of industries including finance, retail, and healthcare
- Advances in automated processes that will increase efficiency
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact:
Logan Gore at +1 971-717-6602 or Logan.Gore@evanta.com
11:10am - 11:40am Networking Break
November 13, 2018
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