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Phoenix CISO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CISOs in the Phoenix community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
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
Phoenix CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Phoenix CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Mike Goodwin
PetSmart
CIO
Shannon Lawson
City of Phoenix, AZ
CISO
Mike Lettman
Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Shaun Marion
Republic Services
CISO
Todd Redfoot
GoDaddy.com
Chief Privacy & Risk Officer
Justin Replogle
Honeywell Aerospace
VP, IT
Tim Roemer
State of Arizona
Director of Homeland Security, State of Arizona
J.R. Sloan
State of Arizona
CIO
Members
Bashar Abouseido
Charles Schwab
SVP, CISO
David Boynton
Arizona Public Service Company
Director, IS & Compliance
Scott Campbell
City of Tempe, AZ
CISO
Jeffrey Coe
ON Semiconductor
Sr. Director & CISO
Lanita Collette
University of Arizona
CISO
James Costello
Freeport-McMoRan
CISO
Don Devine
Sparklight
Sr. Director, Cyber Security (CISO)
Michael Fish
Salt River Project
Senior Director, Cyber Security
Lester Godsey
Maricopa County, AZ
CISO
Brandon Greenwood
Overstock.com
CISO, VP Security & IT
Tim Guerriero
P.F. Chang's
Information Security Program Manager
Allan Jacobson
VEREIT
VP, Cyber Risk Management and Governance
Donna Kidwell
Arizona State University
Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer
Jason Lish
Lumen Technologies
CSO
Michael Manrod
Grand Canyon University
CISO
Jasper Ossentjuk
Nielsen
CISO
Daniel Paula
MUFG Union Bank
Director of Innovation
Lynne Pizzini
CIT Group
Director of Security Governance, Assurance, and Design
John Pontrelli
Discount Tire
CISO
Bob Schlotfelt
LACERA
CISO
Larry Schwarberg
University of Phoenix
VP, Information Security
John Stark
State of Arizona - Arizona Department of Health Services
Information Security Officer
Jason Stead
Choice Hotels International
CISO
Keith Stocks
MUFG Union Bank
Vice President, Information Risk Management
Robert Wahl
PetSmart
CISO
"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 Programs
December 9, 2021
2021 Phoenix CISO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
August 12, 2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall
The Executioner’s Song – Putting Your Cloud Strategy into Practice
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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September 14, 2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom
Phoenix CIO & CISO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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September 30, 2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom
Phoenix CIO & CISO Virtual Boardroom
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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October 12 - 13, 2021
Global CISO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CISOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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Content from your CISO peers
PEER PRACTICES | JULY 20, 2021
PEER PRACTICES | JULY 20, 2021
Risk Mitigation Through Effective Communication
A challenge for many CISOs is translating cybersecurity language into digestible information that resonates with business stakeholders. Read how CISO Alex Bermudez of Panasonic Corporation of North America gains buy-in from executive leaders with effective communication strategies.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | JULY 19, 2021
BLOG | JULY 19, 2021
C-Suite Most Concerned About Employee Engagement -- Above Revenue & Growth
In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 C-level executives in Evanta communities, 70% said their top business concern was maintaining culture and employee engagement -- followed closely by employee retention and recruitment. Read what else they reported about returning to normal at their organizations.
VIEW POSTTOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JULY 12, 2021
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JULY 12, 2021
Global CISO Town Hall Insights
With remote work becoming the norm, organizations are at a greater risk of cyber threats than ever before. In June, Global CISOs joined a community discussion examining the biggest challenges security leaders face and focused on how to implement a people-centric approach to security.
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