Charlotte CISO Community
Town Hall
December 4, 2025 | 11:00am EST
December 4, 2025
11:00am EST
Leading with Intelligence — CIOs and CISOs as Strategic Business Influencers
Participate with your CISO peers in the Charlotte community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for security leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CISOs in the Charlotte community to discuss:
Translating threats into business terms, positioning security as a differentiator
Benchmarking with your peers on intelligence-driven security strategies
Preparing now for “over the horizon” risks to your business
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Charlotte CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Doug Smith
Recorded Future
Field CISO
Moderator

Jerry Fowler
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
CISO
Discussion Leader

Michael Lehmbeck
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
CIO
Discussion Leader

Rick Scot
Elevate Textiles
CIO & CISO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
December 4, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Leading with Intelligence — CIOs and CISOs as Strategic Business Influencers
Hosted by Recorded Future
IT and security executives face a perfect storm: expanding threat surfaces, fragmented visibility, constrained budgets, and rising regulatory scrutiny. In this high-stakes environment, security leaders must evolve from technical guardians to strategic influencers — translating risk into business value and guiding enterprise resilience.
Join this session to explore:
- Translating threats into business terms, positioning security as a differentiator
- Benchmarking with your peers on intelligence-driven security strategies
- Preparing now for “over the horizon” risks to your business
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.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
