Houston CIO Community
Town Hall
July 29, 2025 | 11:00am CDT
July 29, 2025
11:00am CDT
Threat Ready — Ensuring Business Resiliency
Participate in an interactive, one-hour virtual discussion with fellow CIOs. Explore a timely, peer-driven topic focused on emerging priorities and challenges through facilitated, small-group conversations. Share perspectives, exchange real-world experiences and gain practical insights through candid discussions.
Join fellow CIOs in the Houston community to discuss:
Identifying Cybersecurity's Role in Business Resiliency
Engaging and Communicating Proactively with Key Partners and Stakeholders
Enabling Security and Business Operations to Move Forward Through Turbulence
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Houston CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Cristian Rodriguez
CrowdStrike
Field CTO - Americas
Moderator
Vikas Parikh
Depot Connect International
SVP, CIO
Discussion Leader
Aparna Mathur
Nabors Industries
VP, IT
Discussion Leader
Michael Thompson
Gulfport Energy Corporation
VP & CIO
Discussion Leader
Kyle Bigelow
BioUrja Trading
VP, Enterprise IT & Security
Discussion Leader
Michael Schnabel
University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
VP & CIO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
July 29, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Threat Ready — Ensuring Business Resiliency
Hosted by CrowdStrike
Cybersecurity incidents are not an 'if' but a 'when,' even for organizations with mature programs. Security teams must go beyond initial detection and response to ensure business resilience in today's interconnected digital landscape.
Join this town hall to discuss:
- A comprehensive look at the modern threat landscape
- Engaging proactively with key stakeholders to test threat readiness
- Enabling security and business operations to move forward through turbulence
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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