2025 Southern California CISO Community Executive Summit

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Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Southern California's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

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

Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management

Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy

Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Matt Crouse

Solar Turbines
CISO

Trina Ford

iHeartMedia
SVP, CISO

Todd Friedman

ResMed
CISO

Nemi George

Pacific Dental Services
Vice President, Information Security Officer

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Southern California CISO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

Coming Soon

The CISO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CISOs, For CISOs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management

CISOs are increasingly focused on enhancing their organization's ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber threats. By fostering a proactive cybersecurity culture, organizations can quickly respond to evolving threats and maintain robust security postures amidst a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy

In the face of increasing global regulations and expanding digital business operations, CISOs must prioritize data privacy and compliance. By encouraging a privacy-conscious culture, security leaders are navigating the complexities of a globalized digital economy and protecting sensitive data effectively.

Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth

CISOs are enhancing their cybersecurity ecosystems to better support sustainable business growth and withstand rapid change. Integrating cybersecurity into business strategies is crucial for promoting collaboration across departments and ensuring that cybersecurity measures are scalable and adaptable to future business needs.