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Atlanta CISO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CISOs in the Atlanta community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Strategies for a risk-aligned, resilient organization
- Developing and investing in the security workforce of tomorrow
- Creating business value and supporting agile business operations
Atlanta CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Atlanta CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Derek Benz
The Coca-Cola Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Tim Callahan
Aflac
Global Chief Security Officer
Joe DiBiase
Interface
Director, Global IS
John Dickson
RNDC
VP, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
David Levine
Ricoh USA, Inc.
VP, Information Security & CISO
Dean Mallis
Marta
CISO
Dan Webber
UST Global
CISO
Deborah Wheeler
Delta
Chief Information Security Officer
Members
Andy Abercrombie
Novelis Corporation
Director, Global IT Security
Robert Alldread
Manhattan Associates
Director – Global Security
David Allen
Georgia Technology Authority
CISO
Kelvin Arcelay
EVO
SVP, IS & IT Risk Management
James Baird
International Market Centers
CISO
Jim Burgess
Mandarin Oriental
CISO
Chris Carrow
US Bank
Vice President | Mergers & Acquisitions Capability Manager
Chayan Chakravarti
CommScope
Director, Information Security & Compliance
Pete Chronis
WarnerMedia
CISO
Fran Cioffi
Georgia- Pacific
CISO
Jesse Craver
Wells Fargo Bank
SVP, Information Security
John Diaz
ThyssenKrupp
Head of Information Security / Information Security Officer
James Edgar
Fleetcor Technologies
SVP & Global CISO
Kevin Emert
TeamHealth
CISO
Russell Eubanks
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
VP, CISO
Katie Ewers
McKesson Corporation
Director, Cybersecurity Active Defense, Alpharetta iSOC
Ngozi Eze
Federal Resereve System
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Paul Farley
NCR
Deputy CISO
Jamil Farshchi
Equifax
CISO
Martin Fisher
Northside Hospital
Manager, IT Security
Michael Frazee
LendLease
Global Head of IT Security
Donna Gallaher
New Oceans Enterprises
vCISO
Mark Gelhardt
US Bank
SVP, Technology Governance
John Gift
WestRock
VP & CISO
Dacia Gilkey
Georgia Technology Authority
GETS Security Program Director
Kevin Gowen
Synovus
CISO
John Graham
EBSCO Industries
CISO
Bryan Hemerka
MiraMed Global Services
National Director of Information Security
Abdul Hussain
Delta Community Credit Union
AVP, Information Security
Jevin Jensen
Mohawk Industries
VP, IT Global Infrastructure
Kim Keever
Cox Communications
SVP & CISO
Wes Knight
Georgia Department of Revenue
CISO
Mike Marsilio
Paradies Lagardère
Information Security & Compliance Officer
Mat Mathews
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Sr. Director of IT Security & Networks
Brian Mauter
RaceTrac Petroleum
Director Information Systems
Eric Mermelstein
Birla Carbon
CISO
Jim Miles
PGi
VP, Information Security
Robert Mims
Southern Company
CISO, Southern Company Gas
Kevin Morrison
Rollins
Vice President of IT & CISO
Tim Mullen
Travelport
Chief Information Security Officer
David Nagel
Genuine Parts
CISO
Nikhil Narvekar
Graphic Packaging
Sr. Director IT, Global Infrastructure, Operations & Security
David Nolan
Aaron's
Director Information Security
Troy Phelps
The Home Depot
BISO
Brian Phillips
Macy's
VP, Information Security
Carlton Powers
Atlanta Falcons
Director of Information Security
Justin Rainey
Invesco
Director, Global Security
Marian Reed
Serta Simmons Bedding
Head of IT Security
Kemper Seay
Carter's
VP Infrastructure & Chief Information Security Officer
Larry Sobers
Invesco
CISO
Frank Sornson
ExamWorks
VP Global IT Security
Scott Stanton
Owens & Minor
Information Security Leader, Global Products Division
Vladimir Svidesskis
VACO
Director, Head of Security, Compliance & Risk
Nir Valtman
Finastra
Vice President, Head of Product & Data Security
Hmong Vang
Kindred At Home
CISO
Bob Varnadoe
NCR
CISO
Joe Watkins
FHL Bank Atlanta
CISO
Mike Whitt
IBERIABANK
EVP & CISO
Jordan Worth
Porsche
Acting LISO
Upcoming programs
September 2, 2020
2020 Atlanta CISO Inner Circle Q3
Georgia Aquarium - Oceans Ballroom
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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September 21, 2020
2020 Global CISO Executive Summit
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
A three-day summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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November 17, 2020
2020 Atlanta CISO Executive Summit Q4
The Westin Perimeter North
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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"The CISO Executive Summit is the only event where I am able to sit with a person I don't know and be assured they are largely facing a similar set of opportunities and challenges within their own organization.”
Derek Benz, CISO
The Coca-Cola Company
"The peer interactions I get with the Evanta events are the best I’ve had in my career. These events help to establish a strong peer network that is regularly refreshed.”
Ken Athanasiou, Global CISO
VF Corp
"The format of the CISO Executive Summit absolutely lives up to its billing of being ‘by CISOs, for CISOs.’ The ability to collaborate with peers to discuss today’s issues is worth every minute.”
Jon Moore, CISO
Humana
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