Dallas CISO Community
Town Hall
December 9, 2025 | 11:00am CST
December 9, 2025
11:00am CST
Mainframe Security — Safeguarding the Backbone of Your Organization
Participate with your CISO peers in the Dallas community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for security leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CISOs in the Dallas community to discuss:
Strengthening Mainframe Security through Adaptive Threat Management
Prioritizing Mainframe Protection to ensure Business Continuity
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems to Strengthen the Enterprise
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Dallas CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Ken Chism
BMC Software
Field CISO
Moderator
Dewakar Garg
FleetPride
CISO
Discussion Leader
Brian Mork
Trinity Industries
CISO
Discussion Leader
Kailash Pimple
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Global Infosec Manager
Discussion Leader
Eric Puleo
Commercial Metals
CISO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
December 9, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Mainframe Security — Safeguarding the Backbone of Your Organization
Hosted by BMC Software
For enterprises utilizing mainframes, security risks are uniquely complex. A single incident can have far-reaching consequences, underscoring the need for CISOs to prioritize mainframe protection. In this session we discuss the significance of defending mainframes, focusing on insider threats and approaches to ensure ongoing business continuity.
Join this Town Hall to learn:
- How a breach in mainframe security can disrupt the entire enterprise
- Why insider threats require specialized attention when it comes to mainframe protection
- What proactive measures can CISOs take to safeguard mainframes & ensure business continuity
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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