Florida CISO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level 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 best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Victor Campos

JM Family Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer

Gary Eppinger

CSX Corporation
VP, Technology & CISO

Juan Gomez-Sanchez

Whirlpool Corporation
VP & Global CISO

Stacey Halota

Graham Holdings
VP, IS & Privacy

Larry Jarvis

Iron Mountain
SVP, CISO

Rich Latayan

AAA, Inc.
CISO

Marcos Marrero

H.I.G. Capital
CISO

Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu

Techtronic Industries
VP, Global Head of Cybersecurity

Justin Zimmerman

Giant Eagle
VP, CISO

Governing Body Members

Johann Balaguer

Hard Rock International
VP, Global CISO

Jim Betzhold

South Florida Water Management District
CISO

Ashish Bhatnagar

Bank of America
Data Technology Executive

Jim Bowie

Tampa General Hospital
VP, CISO

Devon Bryan

Carnival Corporation
Global CISO

Michael Calderin

YAGEO Group
CISO

Andrew Cannata

Primo Water Corporation
Global CISO

Dr. Domingo Castillo

Miami Dade College
CISO

Brett Conlon

American Century Investments
CISO

Adam Fletcher

Blackstone Group
Sr. Director, CSO

Brian Fricke

City National Bank
MSVP, CISO

Chris Gay

Acosta
SVP, CISO

Eric Hargrave

Kleinfelder
VP, CISO

Ryan Hay

SBA Communications
Sr. Director, Global IT Security and Compliance

Marc Helfman

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
CISO

Scott Hennon

Cetera Financial Group
CISO

Ricardo Johnson

Dentsply Sirona
VP, CISO

Christopher Knauer

Foundever
SVP, Global CISO

Barry Kortekaas

Morgan & Morgan PA
EVP, CISO

Louis Lerman

Pediatrix Medical Group
VP & CISO

Marilyn Piccolo

Assurant
CISO

Margarita Rivera

Carnival Corporation
Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Walter Rodriguez

Greenberg Traurig
Information Security Officer

Preetam Sirur

EyeCare Leaders
Chief Information Security Officer

Igor Spektor

TracFone Wireless
CISO, TracFone Wireless, Inc

Cesar Suarez

Worley
SVP Digital Architecture & CISO

Alejandro Ziegenhirt

Florida Crystals Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Securing the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

December 10, 2024 | 1 hour

Florida CISO Town Hall

Keeping Pace with Cyber Risk

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

February 25, 2025 | an evening

Florida CISO Inner Circle

Smith & Wollensky - Miami Beach

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

May 2025 | 1 day

Florida CISO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

November 2025 | 1 day

Florida CISO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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