2025 Dallas CISO Community Town Hall

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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 Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management

Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy

Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth

Discussion Leaders

Members of the Dallas CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Ken Chism

BMC Software

Field CISO

Moderator

Agenda

December 9, 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Mainframe Security — Safeguarding the Backbone of Your Organization

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

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Mainframe Security — Safeguarding the Backbone of Your Organization

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December 9, 2025

Mainframe Security — Safeguarding the Backbone of Your Organization

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