
Atlanta CISO Executive Summit
December 14, 2021 | JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
December 14, 2021
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Atlanta'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:
Accelerating security to match the pace of digital business initiatives
Managing the risk created from a landscape of new core technologies
Achieving sustainability for the CISO role without compromising outcomes
Atlanta CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Derek Benz
Coca-Cola Company
Chief Information Security Officer

Tim Callahan
Aflac
Global Chief Security Officer

John Dickson
Republic National Distributing Company
VP, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

David Levine
Ricoh Americas
VP Corporate & Information Security, CSO

Dean Mallis
Marta
CISO

Dan Webber
UST Global
VP Technology

Deborah Wheeler
Delta Air Lines
Chief Information Security Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
December 14, 2021
7:30am - 8:15am Registration & Breakfast
8:15am - 9:00am Keynote
Executive Presence for Lasting Leadership
Hosted by CyberArk

Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert & Political Consultant
Any given gesture — a nod, a point of the finger — unconsciously communicates powerful ideas and feelings that have tangible consequences. Top executives are generally proficient in their ability to interact with others, but the stakes are raised during high-level negotiations, reporting to the board, inspiring and empowering senior managers or dealing with tricky internal matters.
Join body language expert Chris Ulrich as he shares:
- Why every movement and action is magnified in high-level situations
- Tools and techniques to build rapport quickly
- How executives can communicate more effectively
9:00am - 9:15am Break
9:15am - 10:00am Breakout Session
Hope is Not a Ransomware Strategy — 5 Steps to Shore Up Your Defenses
Hosted by Qualys

Mehul Revankar
Vice President, Product Management and Engineering
Qualys
Session details coming soon!
9:15am - 10:00am Breakout Session
State of Email Security — A Multi-Pronged Approach to Protection
Hosted by Expel

Jim Burgess
Senior Director, Information Security
Carter's

Julius Olujuyigbe
Sr Security Architect
Carter's

Grace Pittmon
Sr Manager IT Security Operations & Engineering
Carter's

Kemper Seay
VP Infrastructure & Chief Information Security Officer
Carter's
Despite varied efforts, from phishing simulations to security awareness campaigns, CISOs across the board keep falling short of their business email security goals. Learn how the security team at Carter’s Inc. is successfully protecting users and their business from volumetric threats like malware and spam, as well as advanced threats like targeted spear phishing and ransomware.
Join this session to learn how to:
- Protect against and respond to targeted attacks
- Leverage email and web isolation to protect users and identify threats
- Manage and deploy successful awareness and phishing campaigns
9:15am - 10:00am Executive Boardroom
Security Technology Sprawl Tipping Point — How More Tools Can Increase Overall Risk
Hosted by ReliaQuest

Ashok Sankar
Vice President of Product Marketing
ReliaQuest

Eric Mermelstein
Chief Information Security Officer and Global Director - Infrastructure
GCP Applied Technologies

Gretchen Hiley
CISO
Randstad North America
As organizations rush to cover gaps in an expanding attack surface, thanks to digital transformation and remote work, they are realizing that this strategy is creating an uncontrolled technology sprawl. Yet many organizations continue purchasing more tools than they can manage, actually increasing their overall risk while wasting limited program budget. How is your technology investment strategy helping you meet your security outcomes?
In this discussion, you will learn:
- The state of “tools sprawl” and data showing its impact on security organizations
- Insights and best practices to reduce complexity and increase tool efficacies
- Maturing your security posture to drive desired outcomes
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
9:15am - 10:00am Breakout Session
Office Hours With Chris Ulrich

Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert & Political Consultant
What does your body language say about you? What shifts might you make to change how others perceive you? Join this special one-on-one session exclusively for Governing Body members with body-language expert, Chris Ulrich for candid feedback on your in-person and online body language. Sessions are 20-minutes and pre-registration is required.
In this unique, private session, you’ll receive:
- One-on-one consultation with a premier expert
- Live analysis of your unique body language cues
- Personalized executive presence improvements
10:00am - 10:30am Networking Break
10:30am - 11:15am Breakout Session
Securing a Better User Experience
Hosted by Noname Security

Katie Ewers
Director of Cybersecurity, BISO Team, - MRxTS
McKesson Corporation

Brian Phillips
VP, Information Security
Macy's
There's a saying in security that goes "if the user can do it wrong, they will do it wrong." But are security leaders truly setting their users - internal and external - up for success? Customers' expectations change rapidly, constantly, and permanently, and it's imperative for security leaders to challenge assumptions, communicate openly across the business, and continuously iterate for the user experience.
Join this session to hear:
- The importance of direct user feedback and how to effectively respond
- Practical strategies to discuss trust and access with other senior leaders
- Ways to improve the end-user experience while reducing costs and improving security
10:30am - 11:15am Breakout Session
Pen Test Your Board Pitch — An Interactive Exercise

James Baird
VP Information Security & CISO
FOCUS Brands
Pitching to the board is a skill that must be mastered. CISOs are tasked to use visuals, communicate business value and synthesize complex information in a way that makes sense. Join this interactive session to identify the holes in your board pitch—and improve them for the next time you’re in the hot seat.
In this interactive session, you will work in a group to:
- Create and deliver a board pitch
- Receive real-time feedback on your pitch
- Learn best practices and strategies for communicating with your board
10:30am - 11:15am Executive Boardroom
Strengthening Your IAM Strategy

Dan Webber
VP Technology
UST Global

Armghan Malik
CISO
Altium
Moving beyond outdated tech and into a world of efficient, seamless access isn’t impossible. Fine-tuning IAM strategies is an important goal of CISOs across the country.
In this boardroom, you’ll discuss with your peers:
- How to tailor an IAM strategy with limited resources
- When to rely on legacy technology versus investing in new technology
- What training is needed to strengthen your IAM program
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
10:30am - 11:15am Breakout Session
Office Hours With Chris Ulrich

Chris Ulrich
Body Language Expert & Political Consultant
What does your body language say about you? What shifts might you make to change how others perceive you? Join this special one-on-one session exclusively for Governing Body members with body-language expert, Chris Ulrich for candid feedback on your in-person and online body language. Sessions are 20-minutes and pre-registration is required.
In this unique, private session, you’ll receive:
- One-on-one consultation with a premier expert
- Live analysis of your unique body language cues
- Personalized executive presence improvements
11:15am - 11:25am Break
December 14, 2021
Location
Venue & Accommodation
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
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Health & Safety Local Guidelines
Information regarding local health and safety guidelines coming soon.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-866-343-5747. Please mention Atlanta CISO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $292 USD (plus tax) is November 21, 2021.
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