
New York CISO Executive Summit
November 3, 2021 | Sheraton New York Times Square
November 3, 2021
Sheraton New York Times Square
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with New York's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Accelerating security to match the pace of digital business initiatives
Managing the risk created from a landscape of new core technologies
Achieving sustainability for the CISO role without compromising outcomes
New York CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Zouhair Guelzim
L'Oreal USA
VP & CISO

Brian Lozada
HBO Max
CISO

Tomas Maldonado
National Football League
CISO

Tod Mitchinson
New York Life
VP & CISO

Michael Palmer
Hearst
Chief Information Security Officer

Eric Staffin
IHS Markit
Partner and Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Kylie Watson
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
CISO

Teresa Zielinski
GE Power
Senior VP, Chief Information Security Officer & Product Security

Michael Cena
A+E Networks
Vice President, Head of Cyber Security
What to Expect
Agenda
November 2, 2021
November 3, 2021
7:30am - 8:15am Registration & Breakfast
8:15am - 8:30am Opening Comments
8:30am - 9:00am Keynote
Stress and the CISO — Practical Strategies to Mitigate Burnout
Hosted by CyberArk

Sheila Hamilton
Mental Health Thought Leader and Author of "All the Things We Never Knew"
Guest Speaker
Today’s CISOs face daunting challenges. It is a balance between fighting off increasingly sophisticated attacks, managing scarce resources, and working with stakeholders that often don't understand the inevitability of a breach. Since there continues to be a knowledge gap about the criticality of the CISO’s role, it is no surprise that they’re experiencing stress and burnout at unprecedented rates. How can CISOs make their careers sustainable and maintain a sense of well-being?
Join this keynote to explore:
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of toxic stress and burnout
- How to remain engaged, energized, and focused during turbulent times
- Methods to reduce stress at work and how to not let the stress overlap into personal lives
9:00am - 9:15am Break
9:15am - 10:00am Breakout Session
Bringing Innovation From Thought to Impact
Hosted by Constella

Michael Cena
Vice President, Head of Cyber Security
A+E Networks

Lauren Dana Rosenblatt
VP, CISO
International Flavors & Fragrances

Tomas Maldonado
CISO
National Football League

Michael Palmer
Chief Information Security Officer
Hearst
Please check back soon for more details about this session or contact the program manager below with any questions.
9:15am - 10:00am Breakout Session
An Indispensable Partnership Between Humans and Machines
Hosted by SentinelOne

Michael Leland
Chief GTM Cybersecurity Evangelist
SentinelOne
Artificial Intelligence seems to be a pervasive part of our lives today, from the delivery of highly targeted advertising to the introduction of sophisticated chatbots. Ransomware attacks increased over 150% in 2020 while the average breach life cycle now exceeds 300 days to detect and resolve a security incident. While machine learning is becoming one of the most important time-saving tools for the defenders in cybersecurity, so too have adversaries learned to harness the speed and power of machines to strengthen their capabilities.
Join this session to discuss:
- Where does this trend leave the hands-on practitioner
- At what point does the velocity of innovation outpace the capabilities of human intellect
- Will robots ever replace us in the effective practice of securing our digital world
9:15am - 10:00am Executive Boardroom
Mitigating Alert Fatigue With Passive Security
Hosted by Armis

Desiree Lee
Field CTO
Armis

Ben Smith
CISO
Nuvance Health

John Whiting
Global Chief Security Officer
DDB Worldwide Communications Group
Automation is the obvious solution to avoid overtaxing our security teams, but is it enough? How can CISOs inspire out-of-the-box thinking while designing security strategies that will enhance visibility into their systems?
Come together to discuss:
- Techniques to track asset inventory, including both managed and unmanaged devices
- How passive security can increase bandwidth
- Where to identify gaps and vulnerabilities within the enterprise
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
9:15am - 10:00am Executive Boardroom
Third Party Risk – How to Measure and Manage Your Risk With Outsourcing
Hosted by Tevora

Jeremiah Sahlberg
Managing Director | Federal, Third Party Risk
Tevora

Stacey Romanello
RISO
Royal Bank of Canada

JT Jacoby
Chief Information Security Officer
International Rescue Committee
In today’s business environment, organizations are held responsible for the actions of their suppliers, vendors and partners, in addition to their own internal activities. Knowledge and understanding of supplier and third-party risk is of the utmost importance to CISOs and the teams they support. Organizations must know their business well enough to understand where risks may materialize and employ processes to detect and react to their evolving risk from third parties.
Join this session to discuss:
- How to create an accurate inventory of all vendors within your ecosystem
- Strategies to establish a process for continuous assessment and monitoring of third parties
- What to do when your third party gets breached
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
10:00am - 10:30am Networking Break
10:30am - 11:15am Breakout Session
The Importance of Data Privacy
Hosted by Citrix Systems, Inc.

Orrie Dinstein
Global Chief Privacy Officer
Marsh & McLennan

Michael P. O'Hara
InfoSec Principal
Avon

Tod Mitchinson
VP & CISO
New York Life
In the current global climate, there is higher public awareness around the institutional uses of personal data. Therefore, organizations continue to be challenged with implementing data governance and privacy requirements across their growing data ecosystems. How are you adjusting to the necessary changes in how data assets are handled? Are you ready for the next wave of regulations that are waiting on the horizon?
Join this session and explore:
- How to interpret the implications of regulatory requirements
- Practical tips and lessons to manage privacy risk
- How privacy risk management fits into your organization’s overall security strategy
10:30am - 11:15am Breakout Session
Ransomware Readiness – Insights from 2020-21 Attacks
Hosted by Sygnia

Adam Finkelstein
VP, Cyber Security Services, NA
Sygnia

David Warshavski
VP, Enterprise Security
Sygnia
Over the past year, we partnered with more than 100 organizations to defeat ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks have evolved, but if you identify the threat early-on, technologies already in place can be used to eliminate it with no need for additional spend. Join our session to find out what strategies worked for these CISOs, and how you can build on their experience to secure your network.
We’ll be sharing insights from 100+ ransomware cases to learn:
- The recurring themes and key vulnerabilities from the past year’s cyber attacks
- How organizations can achieve ransomware readiness
- How to enhance resilience without investing in additional, often redundant products
10:30am - 11:15am Executive Boardroom
Unpacking the Risk Equation
Hosted by CyCognito

John Jacott
Chief Strategist
CyCognito

Arvin Bansal
Sr. Director Data & Cloud Security
AmerisourceBergen

Leon Flaksin
Head of Information Risk Management
BlackRock Inc

Stephen Garcia
VP of Cybersecurity
FanDuel
When it comes to explaining risk to the business, are you able to effectively communicate your message? Is it possible to find a common language that everyone can understand? If you want to stay ahead of cyberattacks, you need to help everyone see where the weaknesses are so that you will be ready to respond, remediate and move forward.
During this boardroom conversation you will:
- Learn effective strategies for defining the impact of risk
- Discuss how organizations measure risk by using metrics that make a difference
- Review how you can convey risk probabilities in order to drive secure actions and solutions
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
10:30am - 11:15am Executive Boardroom
Is Identity and Access Enlightenment Possible?
Hosted by Auth0

Jameeka Green Aaron
CISO
Auth0

Tariq Habib
Chief Information Security Officer
MTA

Chris Holden
CISO
Crum & Forster
What would it mean for the world of business if an organization could fully and effortlessly manage the access of its users? Every enterprise requires safeguards to ensure that the right people are accessing the right systems and information, and finding that balance between agility and security is a unique challenge for any CISO. After so many years spent tackling this issue, has a new way forward revealed itself?
Join this session to explore:
- Prudent approaches to right-size the balance of security controls and agile access
- Ways your peers discuss strategy for trust and access with other senior leaders
- New technologies that are improving the world of IAM
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.
11:15am - 11:25am Break
November 2, 2021
November 3, 2021
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Sheraton New York Times Square
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Health & Safety Local Guidelines
Our host venue, Sheraton New York Times Square, requires all guests to present proof of vaccination* upon arrival. For proof of vaccination, you can use:
CDC Vaccination Card. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record from within or outside the U.S., including from your healthcare provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable. If you are unable to get this record, call 311.
NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS. You can upload to this app a photo of your CDC vaccination card or other official record, along with your photo ID.
Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass Plus). To use this app, you will need the phone number or email address associated with your NYC vaccination record. If you are unable to use this app, try one of the other options listed above.
At this time, our host venue requires all guests to wear a mask in all public spaces. Masks will be provided for your convenience.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton New York Times Square at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-888-627-7067. Please mention New York Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $259 USD (plus tax) is October 28, 2021.
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