We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.
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.
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Advanced Attacks
- Investing in Company Culture to Attract Talent and Empower Staff
Southern California CISO Governing Body
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.
Co-Chairs
Matt Crouse
Taco Bell
CISO
Lara Divi
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
VP, CISO
Todd Friedman
ResMed
CISO
Arthur Lessard
Universal Music Group
SVP & CISO
Dan Meacham
Legendary
VP, Global Security and Corporate Operations, CISO
Emily O'Carroll
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
Sr. Director, Global Information Security & IT Compliance
David Tyburski
Wynn Resorts
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Members
Sunil Agarwal
OSI Systems
CISO, VP Information Security and Risk Management
Jeffrey Aguilar
Los Angeles County, CA
CISO
Louis Anumudu
Los Angeles Care Health Plan
Information Security Officer
Awwab Arif
Bank of Hope
SVP & CISO
Dawn Armstrong
Human Good
VP, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Yev Avidon
The Kroger Co.
Director, Data Protection
Steve Begalman
Boyd Gaming
Chief Information Security Officer
Andrew Bereczky
Automobile Club of Southern California
CISO
Alex Bermudez
Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff Blair
CAA
CISO
Jason Borinski
Dexcom
Director of Information Security
Anthony Chogyoji
Riverside County
CISO
Jonathan Chow
Genesys
Chief Information Security Officer
Quincey Collins
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Chief Security Officer
Brett Cumming
Skechers
Sr. Director, Information Security Officer
Mike Cushing
Patagonia
Head of Global Information Security
Webb Deneys
Cardinal Financial Company
SVP, Information Technology, CISO
Dave Estlick
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff Farinich
New American Funding
SVP Technology and CISO
Robert Fell
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
CISO
Konrad Fellmann
Cubic Corporation
VP & CISO
Anson Fong
Los Angeles World Airports
CISO
Roberta French
WD-40 Company
Director of IT Operations and Security
Douglas Gaboya III
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
Head of IT Security / CISO
Eddie Galang
Port of Long Beach
Chief Information Security Officer
Nemi George
Pacific Dental Services
Vice President, Information Security Officer
Raj Gupta
Pacific Life Insurance
BISO
Dylan Hack
Smile Brands Group
Vice President, Security
Rosalia Hajek
MGM Resorts International
Business Information Security Officer
Christopher Hall
Pacific Life Insurance
CISO
Alex Hall
International Vitamin Corporation
Senior Director, Information Security (CISO)
Rushton James
Liberty Dental Plan
VP, CISO
Chris Joerg
Radiology Partners
CISO
Kevin Kealy
Light & Wonder
CISO
Shawn Kelly
University of California
Lead Information Security & Risk Analyst
George Khalil
City of Riverside, CA
Chief Innovation Officer
Tom Lamog
Gibson Dunn
CISO
Gary Landau
Unisys
vCISO
Tim Lee
City of Los Angeles, CA
CISO
Ernie Liu
United Talent Agency
CISO
Diana Lovati
Ball Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
Paul Love
CO-OP Financial Services
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer
Karl Ma
CTBC Bank
SVP & CISO
Jake Margolis
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
CISO
Michael Mongold
Deckers Brands
Vice President, Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Doug Murray
Texas Security Bank
Vice President, IT Governance and Risk Management
Greg Nelson
EBizCharge
CISO
Scott Niebuhr
Aerospace Corporation
Director, Cyber Engineering
Billy Norwood
FFF Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer
Sasha Pereira
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems
CISO / Director of IT Security
Shoaib Qazi
RXO
Chief Information Security and Technology Officer
Rudy Ramirez
Citizens Business Bank
CISO
John Rojas
Air Lease Corporation
VP, Head of IT (CIO/CISO)
James Rothman
VCA
Vice President, Information Security
Steve Schwartz
LionsGate Entertainment
Vice President and CISO
Marty Simmons
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Executive Director, IT Security
Jeremy Smith
Avery Dennison
Global Head of IT Risk & Security
Shonita Stevenson
Riverside University Health System
CISO
Chris Stoneley
Cathay Bank
CISO
David Suh
Enlyte
Director Information Security & Risk Management
Cyrus Tibbs
PennyMac
CISO
Kendrick Tse
Hot Topic
Director of Information Security
John Underwood
Big 5 Sporting Goods
VP, Information Security
Tony Velleca
UST
CISO
Kris Virtue
Qualcomm
VP, Cybersecurity
Terrence Weekes
Jack in the Box
VP, Technology Operations & CISO
Arlene Yetnikoff
California Institute of Technology
CISO
Jose Yong
City National Bank
VP - Senior Business Information Security Officer
Wael Younan
CalOptima Health
Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
Richard Yun
Masimo
CISO
"My time with the Evanta community has enabled me to gain significant knowledge while building both strong professional and personal relationships."
STEVE GROSSMAN, CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)
“The value of the Evanta community is the relationships - interacting with peers, learning things that I may not otherwise be introduced to, and being able to have frank conversations with peers confidentially."
SHELDON CUFFIE, CISO
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
"Participating in Evanta provides a key opportunity to discuss the major issues of tomorrow with my peers. Together we are stronger."
ERIC SINGER, CISO EMEA
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Apply to join
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
June 14, 2023 | 1 hour
Southern California CISO Town Hall
Strategic Pitfalls in Third-Party Risk Management
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
September 27, 2023 | an evening
Southern California CISO Inner Circle
Madera Kitchen
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
December 5, 2023 | 1 day
Southern California CISO Executive Summit
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
VIEW MORE
PAST PROGRAMS
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 05/24/2023
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 04/12/2023
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 03/23/2023
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 12/13/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 10/26/2022
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 09/14/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 08/17/2022
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 06/15/2022
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 03/31/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 02/23/2022
MORE
![]()
Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
Navigating the Digital Future to Accelerate Transformation
Across our CIO and CISO communities, executives report that digital business and data and analytics are within their top 10 objectives, with digital talent closely behind. CIOs and CISOs in the Vancouver, BC community gathered recently at an Inner Circle Dinner to discuss the vital role data plays in the digital age – these are their takeaways.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 22, 2023
BLOG | MAY 22, 2023
Key Things CISOs Should Know About Data Privacy
The primary role of a CISO is to manage the security of organizational assets. Here, Yunique Demann, Senior Director, Privacy Strategic Lead at NTT Data, and Governing Body Member of the Houston CISO Community, shares insight data protection best practices as it relates to security and the CISO’s functional areas.
VIEW POSTBLOG | MAY 15, 2023
BLOG | MAY 15, 2023
Top 5 Priorities for C-Suite Executives in 2023
Each year, we survey C-level executives across our communities to ask their top priorities for the year. The Leadership Perspective Survey gives us the opportunity to compare enterprise-wide priorities across different roles in the C-suite. Read what more than 3,000 executives told us they are focusing on in 2023.
VIEW POSTYour Community Partners
Global Thought Leaders
CISO Thought Leader
