Dallas CISO Executive Summit

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Cyber resilience is not a binary element; it is a dynamic and multifaceted concept that varies depending on one's security perspective. As organizations strive to increase operational efficiencies, leaders must deepen their understanding of the business side of cybersecurity. The question is not just about having resilience against current threats but also about preparing for what comes next. CISOs need to ask this critical question: Is your organization resilient enough to recover swiftly and effectively?

Join this session to discuss:

• Changing the way leaders think about cyber resiliency, it's not a simple equation
• Empowering leaders to gain a deeper understanding of cyber resiliency & business operations
• Evaluating your organizations ability to recover quickly and effectively against cyber incidents

Third-party risk can be considered both "good" and "bad" depending on the context. The "good" side represents potential benefits, access to specialized expertise and cost savings, while the "bad" side signifies increased risk of disruptions, data breaches, or reputational  damage due to reliance on an external entity you can't fully control. Join this session to learn from CISOs Scott Moser & Robert Pace as they square off on third-party risk.

In this session we will explore:

• Why third-party partnerships are failing
• Who benefits most from third-party providers B2B or B2C
• Why CISOs need to let go of controlling the outcome

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CISOs face a barrage of threats, but the true danger lies in the unseen vulnerabilities lurking in the shadows. To effectively safeguard critical data, organizations must transcend reactive defenses and embrace a proactive approach that illuminates the "blind spots." By expanding visibility and fostering transparent communication, we can dismantle the "unknown" and "hidden" areas of risk, ensuring threats are neutralized before they materialize.

Join this session to discuss:

• Moving beyond reactive threat response to a proactive, anticipatory security posture
• Strategies for identifying and eliminating unseen vulnerabilities that compromise critical data
• Leveraging frameworks like the Johari Window model to enhance security visibility and reduce blind spots

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.

In today's world of heightened global tensions, organizations face an ever-increasing risk of sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting their operations and data integrity both domestically and internationally. These large-scale attacks target weaknesses in digital infrastructure, causing severe disruptions and financial setbacks. This session delves into the pressing cybersecurity challenges organizations encounter and outlines strategic measures to bolster defenses against such threats.

Join this peer-led conversation to discuss: 

• Equipping CISOs with insights into the current geopolitical climate
• Engaging leadership for informed cybersecurity risk decisions abroad
• Modifying cyber resilience components to counteract new vulnerabilities

Early adopters confirm, AI-application isn't for the faint of heart (or the light of checkbook). Yet the expectation to welcome this booming tech advancement into your organization remains. Today, studying the efforts of those same early adopters proves the easiest first step in drawing up your own AI road map. Join Wei Dong, CISO, Michaels Stores who shares his journey to AI success.  

Join this session to:

• Learn about AI adoption with practical use cases
• Utilize AI to strengthen security posture
• Gather proactive tips on clearing hurdles to come

CISOs today face an uncomfortable truth ― traditional cloud security models leave critical blind spots. Perimeter defenses and firewalls create a false sense of security while real threats move undetected within your cloud. Recent Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) reveal the limitations of static security approaches, proving that securing only the 'front door' is insufficient.

Join this session to discuss:

• Hidden risks inside cloud environments missed by traditional security
• The necessity of deep insights into data workloads, application security, and Kubernetes compliance
• Best practices to ensure control over your cloud security posture

GenAI is changing rapidly, and the next major step is agentic AI — systems that are capable of taking actions without human oversight. This brings a new level of complexity, but there are benefits for security teams as well. Security leaders are now exploring the value and risk of agentic AI to determine how to advance safely. 

Join Elastic’s security leadership to explore:

• The use of GenAI in security and how it's advanced to meet different team needs
• How AI adoption changes your attack surface 
• The different ways AI augments security teams and workflows

As cybersecurity attacks increase in sophistication, the financial and reputational impact for companies has never been more pronounced. CISOs responsible for navigating a company through a data breach, the stakes are even higher. CISOs confront significant personal civil and criminal liability in connection with their handling of breaches and associated disclosures. This raises serious concerns not only for CISOs, but also for companies’ abilities to secure expert personnel to safeguard their data and systems.

Join this keynote to discuss:

• Protecting executives on the front lines of cybersecurity incidents
• Implementing best practices aimed at reducing the potential liability of key stakeholders 
• Managing liability risks which includes how to work with the Board and the broader executive team

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