We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.

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:
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
Florida CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Florida CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs

Shawn Bowen
World Fuel Services
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer

Gary Eppinger
CSX Corporation
Vice President of Technology and CISO

Juan Gomez-Sanchez
Whirlpool Corporation
Global CISO

Gram Ludlow
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer

Marcos Marrero
H.I.G. Capital
Chief Information Security Officer

Christine Vanderpool
Florida Crystals Corporation
VP, IT Strategy, Architecture & CISO
Members
Ashish Bhatnagar
Bank of America
Data Technology Executive
Michael Calderin
Yageo Corp
Director, Information Security and Compliance
Victor Campos
JM Family Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer
Andrew Cannata
Primo Water Corporation
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Carr
Healthfirst
SVP, Chief Technology & Information Security Officer
Dr. Domingo Castillo
Miami Dade College
Chief Information Security Officer
Brett Conlon
American Century Investments
Chief Information Security Officer
Nicole Darden Ford
Rockwell Automation
Global VP & CISO
Jeremy Dold
Liberty Mutual
Business Information Security Officer
Adam Fletcher
Blackstone Group
Chief Security Officer
Chris Gay
Acosta Sales & Marketing
VP & CISO
Stacey Halota
Graham Holdings
VP, IS & Privacy
Marc Helfman
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
Head of Cybersecurity
Steve Hindle
Mad Mobile
CIO & CISO
Rich Latayan
AAA National
Chief Information Security Officer
Louis Lerman
MEDNAX
VP & CISO
Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
Head of Cybersecurity
Marilyn Piccolo
Assurant
Chief Information Security Officer
Walter Rodriguez
Greenberg Traurig
Director Information Security
Preetam Sirur
Global Growth
Chief Information Security Officer
Igor Spektor
TracFone Wireless
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Cesar Suarez
Worley
Chief Information Security Officer
Chuck Wagner
Afognak Native Corporation
Director, IT Security/ CISO
Apply to join
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
April 26, 2023 | 1 hour
Florida CISO Town Hall
Delivering Business Value through Cybersecurity Investments
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
June 21, 2023 | 1 day
Florida CISO Executive Summit
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
September 20, 2023 | an evening
Florida CISO Inner Circle
Smith & Wollensky
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
December, 2023 | 1 day
Florida CISO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
VIEW MORE
Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | MARCH 14, 2023



BLOG | MARCH 14, 2023
The CISO’s Guide for Reporting Cyber Risk to the Board in 2023
Communicating risks and threats to the board remains a one the most critical hurdles for CISOs this year. In this executive blog, Aleksandar Radosavljevic, Global CISO for Global Fashion Group (GFG) shares his thoughts on strategies CISOs can use to engage various stakeholders within their organisation, how CISOs can reframe their security teams, and examples of effective metrics used to monitor the progress of security programmes.
VIEW POSTINFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023



INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CISO Leadership Perspectives
The number one enterprise goal for CISOs is reducing risk for the second year in a row. As accelerating digital initiatives becomes more important to organizations, CISOs have to help drive growth in a secure manner. Learn what nearly 1,000 CISOs say are their most important priorities in 2023.
VIEW RESULTSSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023



SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
READ ARTICLE