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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.
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A regional Governing Body leads the Southern California CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Matt Crouse
Solar Turbines
CISO
Trina Ford
iHeartMedia
SVP, CISO
Todd Friedman
ResMed
CISO
Nemi George
Pacific Dental Services
Vice President, Information Security Officer
Arthur Lessard
Universal Music Group
SVP & CISO
Dan Meacham
Legendary Entertainment
VP & Global CISO
David Tyburski
Wynn Resorts
VP, CISO
OSI Systems
CISO, VP Information Security and Risk Management
Hoag Health System
CISO
Bank of Hope
SVP & CISO
Human Good
VP, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Southern California Edison Company
Vice President & Chief Security Officer
Boyd Gaming
Chief Information Security Officer
Automobile Club of Southern California
CISO
CAA
CISO
Dexcom
Senior Director, Infrastructure and Information Security
Neurocrine Biosciences
CISO
loanDepot
CISO
Riverside County
CISO
Genesys
Chief Information Security Officer
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Chief Security Officer
Tandem Diabetes Care
VP of Cybersecurity, CISO
Skechers
Sr. Director, Information Security Officer
Patagonia
Head of Global Information Security
Otsuka Holdings
Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer
Cardinal Financial Company
SVP, Information Technology, CISO
Aya Healthcare
CISO
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CISO
New American Funding
SVP Technology and CISO
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
CISO
Cubic Corporation
VP & CISO
WD-40 Company
Vice President of IT
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Head of IT Security / CISO
Port of Long Beach
Chief Information Security Officer
The University of California, Riverside
CIO
Pacific Life Insurance
AVP Information and Security Officer & Data Governance
Orange County, CA - Orange County Transportation Authority
CISO
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
VP & CISO
Gensler
Global CISO
PulteGroup
CISO
Liberty Dental Plan
VP, CISO
LA Times
EVP, CIO & CISO
Skyworks
CISO
Unisys
vCISO
City of Los Angeles, CA
CISO
United Talent Agency
CISO
AEG
CISO
Public Storage
CISO & VP, IT
Deckers Brands
Vice President, Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Centerfield Media
Global Head of Information Security
Aerospace Corporation
Director of Cybersecurity
goPuff
Head of Cybersecurity
FFF Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems
CISO / Director of IT Security
RXO
Chief Information Security & Technology Officer
Citizens Business Bank
CISO
Honda Motor Co.
Global CISO
Skydance Media
Director, Information Security
American Financial Group
CISO
Air Lease Corporation
VP & Head of IT and CISO
Children's Hospital of Orange County
CISO
VCA
CISO
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
CISO
Lionsgate Entertainment
Vice President and CISO
Hankey Group
CISO
GIA
VP & CISO
Cathay Bank
CISO
St. Charles Health System
CISO
PennyMac
CISO
Hot Topic
Director of Information Security
Big 5 Sporting Goods
VP, Information Security
UST Global
CISO
TRISTAR
CISO
Qualcomm
Global Head of Cybersecurity
Taco Bell
Global Director, Cybersecurity
University of California - San Diego
CISO
City National Bank
VP - Senior Business Information Security Officer
Masimo
CISO
Red Bull
VP, IT Infrastructure & Digital Security
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Marriott Long Beach Downtown
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IN-PERSON
Ranch Restaurant and Saloon, 6th Floor Hospitality Suite
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
IN-PERSON
Marriott Long Beach Downtown
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