Chicago CISO Community
Town Hall
September 14, 2021 | 11:00am CDT
September 14, 2021
11:00am CDT
Protect your Data or Pay the Price?
Participate with your CISO peers in the Chicago 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 Chicago community to discuss:
How to reduce the risk of ransomware
Taking ransomware protection to the next level
Strategies to defend against ransomware
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Joe Sullivan
Cloudflare
SVP, Chief Security Officer
Moderator

Ricardo Lafosse
Kraft Heinz
Chief Information Security Officer
Discussion Leader

Bill Podborny
Constellation Brands
CISO
Discussion Leader

Frank Yanan
Bank of America
SVP / Business Information Security Officer
Discussion Leader

Mike Zachman
Zebra Technologies
CSO
Discussion Leader

Edward Marchewka
Gift of Hope
Director of Information and Technology Services
Discussion Leader
Agenda
September 14, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Protect your Data or Pay the Price?
Hosted by Cloudflare
Ransomware is top-of-mind for all organizations today as attacks become more sophisticated and its impact increasingly detrimental. Cybersecurity professionals must have the right strategy and tools in place to prevent, detect and respond quickly to ransomware attacks and to avoid paying the hefty sum.
Join this virtual town hall to discuss:
- How to reduce the risk of ransomware
- Taking ransomware protection to the next level
- Strategies to defend against ransomware
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.
