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Florida 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
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
Otto Contreras
City of Miami, FL
Deputy CIO
Gary Eppinger
CSX Corporation
Vice President of Technology and CISO
Juan Gomez-Sanchez
Whirlpool Corporation
Global CISO
Kevin Grayling
Florida Crystals Corporation
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Greenman
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Chief Information Officer
Gram Ludlow
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Marcos Marrero
H.I.G. Capital
Chief Information Security Officer
Luis Suarez
H.I.G. Capital
Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Christine Vanderpool
Florida Crystals Corporation
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Members
Glen Armes
Old Republic International Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
Chad Bairnsfather
EnvisionRx
Director, Information Security
Devon Bryan
Carnival Corporation
Global CISO
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
VP, Chief Technology Officer
Brett Conlon
American Century Investments
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeremy Dold
Liberty Mutual
Business Information Security Officer
Joe Ellis
Ryder System
VP & Chief Information Security Officer
Adam Fletcher
Blackstone
Chief Security Officer
Nicole Ford
Rockwell Automation
VP and Chief Information Security Officer
Darin Franklin
Edelman
SVP Information Security, Risk and Governance
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
Head of Global Security
Richard La Bella
VITAS Healthcare
Chief Information Security Officer
Rich Latayan
AAA National
Chief Information Security Officer
Louis Lerman
MEDNAX
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
James Nolin
Spirit Airlines
Sr. Director IT Operations
Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
Head of Cybersecurity
Steven Parker
TBC Corp
VP Chief Information Security Officer
Marilyn Piccolo
Assurant
Chief Information Security Officer
Frankie Ramos
DHL Express America
Regional IT Security Officer (Americas)
Christopher Roche
NextEra Energy
Senior Director of CyberSecurity & Technology Risk (CISO)
Walter Rodriguez
Greenberg Traurig
Director Information Security
Ana Roldan
NSU Florida
Chief Information Security Officer
Lars Schmekel
Miami-Dade County
Chief Information Security Officer
Christina Shannon
Catalina
VP, Global Chief Information Security Officer
Igor Spektor
TracFone Wireless
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
"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
September 15, 2022 | an evening
Florida CISO Inner Circle
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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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
December 7, 2022 | 1 day
Florida CISO Executive Summit
Hotel AKA Brickell
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Florida CISO Virtual Town Hall - 08/02/2022
Florida CISO Inner Circle - 05/12/2022
Florida CISO Virtual Town Hall - 03/10/2022
2021 Florida CISO Executive Summit Q4 - 11/02/2021
Florida CISO Virtual Town Hall - 09/16/2021
Florida CISO Virtual Boardroom - 07/14/2021
2021 Florida CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/25/2021
Florida CISO Virtual Town Hall - 03/25/2021
2021 Florida CISO Virtual Boardroom - March - 03/18/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CISO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CISOs across Evanta communities if they think there is a war for talent, and if so, what is causing it. Here is what nearly 250 senior security leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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