Southern California CISO Executive Summit

In today’s fast-moving tech and security landscapes, disruption is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to derail your team’s performance. In this high-energy keynote, Dr. Vijay Pendakur will explore why disruption often leads teams to getting stuck and how this stagnation threatens business success. Using his Alchemy of Talent model, Dr. Pendakur will show how team complexity can become your superpower to conquer change. He’ll also share his three powerful catalysts that turn complexity into jet fuel for resilient, adaptable teams - and double-click on the first catalyst: trust.

Join this keynote to discover:

• The critical impact that stuck teams have on business performances
• How trust can unlock team potential and turn complexity into a competitive advantage
• Actionable strategies to navigate change & help teams perform at their best when it matters most

Many tenured CISOs started their careers before "CISO" was even a position at most organizations. Now, if you ask 50 CISOs about their reporting structure and responsibilities, you'll likely get 50 different answers.  How do you decide what you want your CISO role to look like? And once that is done, do you play the long game and push for changes within your current position - refining your role?  Or do you opt for a bold move, declare checkmate and find a new organization that matches your vision for your future?

Join this session to learn:

• When to say 'yes' or 'no' to that next job offer
• How to prioritize the right fit
• What the choice between public and private sector could mean

Presenting to a boardroom, advisory committee or even just key stakeholders in your organization can be intimidating for any CISO. A truly impactful cyber leader who achieves consistent, desired outcomes has mastered speaking the language of the business. The next time you are in a high-pressured interaction to show alignment between cybersecurity objectives and organizational goals, you'll be able to stay confident using some tools from this session to drive successful results.

Join this interactive session to:

• Talk through best approaches for clear, impactful presentations
• Practice with peers on using fewer words that pack a punch
• Learn how to help everyone leave the room feeling like they've won

AI makes creating and consuming data easier than ever, with shadow AI and dark data presenting new challenges to security teams. As the tactics for protecting data evolve, security leaders must adopt a risk-based strategy to protect mission-critical data and safeguard innovation.

Join this session to discover:

• Effective practices for ongoing monitoring to identify risks
• Rapid investigation and response techniques for insider threats
• Strategies for evolving your data protection approach

Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, making conventional TPRM approaches like questionnaires inadequate. AI/ML and threat intelligence have the potential to transform TPRM, as well as extending into 4th, 5th parties and beyond. Leveraging key insights can help CISOs stay ahead of evolving risks and enhance security programs, even with limited resources.

Join this session to discuss:

• Practical strategies for leveraging threat intelligence in TPRM
• Critical alignment of people and process elements with advanced technologies
• Acting on useful insights and data to manage supply chain risk

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