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Atlanta CISO Community
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.
- Supporting business agility with risk-based programs
- Evaluating, communicating and responding to evolving threats
- Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making
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
Coca-Cola Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Tim Callahan
Aflac
SVP, Global CISO
John Dickson
Republic National Distributing Company
VP, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Meredith Harper
Synchrony Financial
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
David Levine
Ricoh Americas
VP Corporate & Information Security, CSO
Dean Mallis
Marta
CISO
Deborah Wheeler
Delta Air Lines
Chief Information Security Officer
Members
Andy Abercrombie
Novelis
CISO
Bobby Alldread
Manhattan Associates
Director – Global Security
David Allen
Georgia Technology Authority
CISO
Kelvin Arcelay
EVO Payments International
SVP, IS & IT Risk Management
James Baird
FOCUS Brands
VP Information Security & CISO
Tamika Bass
Gannett Fleming
Cybersecurity Technology Director
Michael Brainard
S.P. Richards Company
Head of Information Security
Andrew Cannata
Primo Water Corporation
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Chris Carrow
U.S. Bank
Vice President | Mergers & Acquisitions Capability Manager
Chayan Chakravarti
Equifax
Business Information Security Officer
Fran Cioffi
Georgia-Pacific
CISO
Paul Connelly
HCA
VP/CSO
Jesse Craver
Wells Fargo
SVP, Information Security
Joe DiBiase
Interface
Director, Global IS
John Diaz
ThyssenKrupp
Head of Information Security / Information Security Officer
Nicole Dove
Riot Games
Head of Security, Games
Matt Durant
BlueLinx
Director of IT Security and Risk Management
James Edgar
FleetCor Technologies
SVP & Global CISO
Corey Elinburg
CommonSpirit Health
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Katie Ewers
McKesson
Director of Cybersecurity, BISO Team, - MRxTS
Ngozi Eze
Levi Strauss & Co.
Chief Information Security Officer
Jamil Farshchi
Equifax
Chief Information Security Officer
Rob Ferrill
University of Alabama at Birmingham
AVP, CISO
Martin Fisher
Northside Hospital
Director, Information Security & CISO
Mike Frazee
Lend Lease
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
John Gift
WestRock
VP & CISO
Dacia Gilkey
Georgia Technology Authority
GETS Security Program Director
Kevin Gowen
Synovus Financial
CISO
Jonathan Hay
Cadence Bank
Security Group Manager, Deputy CISO
Bryan Hemerka
MiraMed Global Services
National Director of Information Security
Gretchen Hiley
Randstad North America
CISO
Tami Hudson
Wells Fargo
Cybersecurity Relations Officer
Stacy Hughes
Voya Financial
CISO
Abdul Hussain
Delta Community Credit Union
VP & CISO
Jevin Jensen
IDC
Vice President Of Infrastructure and Operations Research
Kim Keever
Cox Communications
SVP & CISO
John Koester
HD Supply
VP & CISO
Armghan Malik
Graphic Packaging
Sr Manager Global Cybersecurity Services
Mike Marsilio
Paradies Lagardere
CISO
Mat Mathews
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Vice President of Technology Services
Brian Mauter
RaceTrac Petroleum
Executive Director, Security
Eric Mermelstein
GCP Applied Technologies
CISO
Jim Miles
Amerisave
AVP of Security Operations
Robert Mims
Southern Company
Chief Information Security Officer
Kevin Morrison
Rollins
Vice President of IT & CISO
Tim Mullen
Change Healthcare
VP, Information Security
David Nagel
Genuine Parts
CISO
Nikhil Narvekar
Graphic Packaging
Vice President IT & CTO
Murtaza Nisar
Elanco
CISO
David Nolan
Aaron's
VP Information Security
Elias Nyankojo
Avanos
Global Head of IT Security
Michael Owens
Equifax
BISO
Jorge Perez
Truist
SVP, Divisional CISO
Troy Phelps
Remitly
BISO
Brian Phillips
Macy's
VP, Information Security
Carlton Powers
Atlanta Falcons
Director of Information Security
Caroline Saxon
CoreCivic
SSO/Director, Information Security Compliance
Carl Scaffidi
Regions Financial Corporation
VP, Cybersecurity
Kemper Seay
Carter's
VP Infrastructure & Chief Information Security Officer
Julie Smith
Caterpillar
Segment CISO - Services, Distribution & Digital
Frank Sornson
ExamWorks
VP Global IT Security
Ramesh Srinivasan
Americold
Head of Cybersecurity
Scott Stanton
Owens & Minor
Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Lane Sullivan
Magellan Health
SVP, CISO
Vladimir Svidesskis
Vaco
Director, Head of Security, Compliance & Risk
Irene Thong
Printpack
Senior Director, IT and Project Management
Trey Tunnell
Floor & Decor
Sr. Director, Head of Cybersecurity
Nir Valtman
Finastra
Vice President, Head of Product & Data Security
Hmong Vang
Kindred Healthcare
CISO
Bob Varnadoe
NCR
CISO
Joe Watkins
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
CISO
Keith Weller
International Market Centers
CISO
Mike Whitt
Renasant Bank
CISO
Jordan Worth
Block
Corporate Information Security
"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
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
October 12 - 14, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
November 29, 2022 | an evening
Atlanta CISO Inner Circle
The Peachtree Club
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
February, 2023 | an evening
Atlanta CISO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
May, 2023 | 1 day
Atlanta CISO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September, 2023 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
Learn More
IN-PERSON
September, 2023 | an evening
Atlanta CISO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
Learn More
PAST PROGRAMS
Atlanta CISO Inner Circle - 09/14/2022
Atlanta CISO Virtual Town Hall - 08/25/2022
Atlanta CISO Executive Summit - 05/11/2022
Atlanta CISO Virtual Boardroom - 04/27/2022
Atlanta CISO Virtual Town Hall - 04/14/2022
Atlanta CISO Executive Summit - 12/14/2021
Atlanta CISO Inner Circle - 11/02/2021
Atlanta CISO Virtual Town Hall - 09/23/2021
Atlanta CISO Virtual Boardroom - 08/18/2021
Atlanta CISO Virtual Boardroom - 07/14/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
5 Things to Look Forward to at EMEA CISO Executive Summits
Governing Body Members have been hard at work creating exciting gatherings for CISOs for the second half of the year. With data from the Leadership Perspective Survey influencing the direction of upcoming summits, here are the speakers and sessions CISOs in Europe are most looking forward to for the remainder of the year.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
SESSION INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Cyber-Crime – Staying Resilient in Uncertain Times
Recently, CISOs in the Nordic region came together to discuss cybersecurity and hear from an expert at the Swedish CyberCrime Center. The community shared thoughts on recent attack attempts and the importance of prevention plans. Here are some of the key takeaways from their discussion.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines
In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.
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