Southern California CISO Community


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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. Advancing the Business Value of Security
  2. Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Advanced Attacks
  3. 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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