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Phoenix CISO Community

Join a powerful network of peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CISOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Supporting business agility with risk-based programs
  2. Evaluating, communicating and responding to evolving threats
  3. Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making

Phoenix CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Phoenix CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.

Co-Chairs

Gary Desai

Discount Tire
CIO

Ed Dzadovsky

Circle K
CIO

Mike Goodwin

PetSmart
CIO

Rich Kellen

Wind River Systems
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Shannon Lawson

City of Phoenix, AZ
CISO

Mike Lettman

Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Todd Redfoot

GoDaddy.com
Chief Privacy & Risk Officer

Justin Replogle

Honeywell Aerospace
VP, IT

Tim Roemer

State of Arizona
Director of Homeland Security, State of Arizona

J.R. Sloan

State of Arizona
CIO

Members

Bashar Abouseido

Charles Schwab
SVP, CISO

Todd Bell

Valleywise Health
Executive Director, CISO

David Boynton

Arizona Public Service Company
Director, IS & Compliance

Scott Campbell

City of Tempe, AZ
CISO

Jeffrey Coe

ON Semiconductor
Sr. Director & CISO

Lanita Collette

University of Arizona
Deputy CIO & CISO

James Costello

Freeport-McMoRan
CISO

Don Devine

Sparklight
Sr. Director, Cyber Security (CISO)

Michael Fish

Salt River Project
Senior Director, Cyber Security

Lester Godsey

Maricopa County, AZ
CISO

Brandon Greenwood

Overstock.com
CISO, VP Security & IT

Allan Jacobson

VEREIT
VP, Cyber Risk Management and Governance

Michael Manrod

Grand Canyon University
CISO

Jeff Miller

Quantinuum
Chief Information Officer

Daniel Paula

MUFG Union Bank
Director of Innovation

Lynne Pizzini

CIT Group
Director of Security Governance, Assurance, and Design

John Pontrelli

Discount Tire
CISO

Larry Schwarberg

University of Phoenix
VP, Information Security

John Stark

State of Arizona - Arizona Department of Health Services
Information Security Officer

Jason Stead

Choice Hotels International
CISO

Keith Stocks

MUFG Union Bank
VP, Information Risk Management

Robert Wahl

PetSmart
CISO

"The CISO Executive Summit is the only event where I am able to sit with a person I don't know and be assured they are largely facing a similar set of opportunities and challenges within their own organization.”

Derek Benz, CISO
The Coca-Cola Company

"The peer interactions I get with the Evanta events are the best I’ve had in my career. These events help to establish a strong peer network that is regularly refreshed.”

Ken Athanasiou, Global CISO
VF Corp

"The format of the CISO Executive Summit absolutely lives up to its billing of being ‘by CISOs, for CISOs.’ The ability to collaborate with peers to discuss today’s issues is worth every minute.”

Jon Moore, CISO
Humana

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

August 11, 2022 | 1 hour

Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall

Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

October 12 - 14, 2022 | 3 days

Global CISO Executive Summit

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.

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IN-PERSON

December 1, 2022 | 1 day

Phoenix CISO Executive Summit

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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PAST PROGRAMS
Phoenix CISO Inner Circle - 04/27/2022 Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 02/24/2022 2021 Phoenix CISO Executive Summit - 12/09/2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 09/30/2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 09/14/2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 08/12/2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 06/24/2021 2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/19/2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 04/07/2021 2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - February - 02/18/2021
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Content from your CISO peers

PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022

The Next Big Question, Episode 21

CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.

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INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022

C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent

Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.

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INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022

CISO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

We asked CISOs across Evanta communities if they think there is a war for talent, and if so, what is causing it. Here is what nearly 250 senior security leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.

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