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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.
- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Advancing the Business Value of Security
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
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
Gary Desai
Discount Tire
CIO
Ed Dzadovsky
Circle K
CIO
Mike Goodwin
PetSmart
CIO
Rich Kellen
Wind River Systems
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Arun Kumar Bhaskara-Baba
Honeywell Aerospace
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Shannon Lawson
City of Phoenix, AZ
CISO
Mike Lettman
Department of Homeland Security
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA) Arizona- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
John Pontrelli
Discount Tire
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
Raghu Santanam Ph.D.
Arizona State University
Department Chair, Information Systems
J.R. Sloan
State of Arizona
CIO
Members
Bashar Abouseido
Charles Schwab
SVP, CISO
Todd Bell
Valleywise Health
Executive Director, CISO
David Boynton
Arizona Public Service Company
Director, IS & Compliance
Scott Campbell
City of Tempe, AZ
CISO
Lanita Collette
University of Arizona
Deputy CIO & 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
Allan Jacobson
Orion Office REIT
Vice President, Head of Information Technology
Michael Manrod
Grand Canyon University
CISO
Jeff Miller
Quantinuum
Chief Information Officer
Daniel Paula
MUFG Investor Services
Senior Director of Innovation
Lynne Pizzini
First Citizens Bank
Director of Enterprise Information Security Architecture
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 Investor Services
VP, 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
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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
IN-PERSON
March 21, 2023 | an evening
Phoenix CISO Inner Circle
The Henry
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
May 4, 2023 | an evening
Phoenix CISO Inner Circle
Different Point of View
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
September 11 - 13, 2023 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Four Seasons Nashville
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | 1 day
Phoenix CISO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Phoenix CISO Executive Summit - 12/01/2022
Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 08/11/2022
Phoenix CISO Inner Circle - 04/27/2022
Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 02/24/2022
2021 Phoenix CISO Executive Summit - 12/09/2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 09/30/2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 09/14/2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Town Hall - 08/12/2021
Phoenix CISO Virtual Boardroom - 06/24/2021
2021 Phoenix CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/19/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | JANUARY 17, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 17, 2023
CISO Community: Top Highlights from CISO Summits in 2022
That’s a wrap on 2022 for the Evanta CISO Community! Last year, CISOs across North America dedicated their time, energy and insights to creating meaningful content and gatherings for their peers. Here are the highlights from Evanta’s CISO community programs in 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 5, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 5, 2023
Memorable Moments from EMEA CISO Communities in 2022
In 2022, Evanta’s European CISO communities gathered across Europe to tackle mission critical priorities, ranging from cloud security to measuring and communicating risk. Here are the highlights from Evanta’s EMEA CISO community programs in 2022.
VIEW POSTBLOG | JANUARY 3, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 3, 2023
What C-Level Executives Were Reading in 2022
As you’re returning from holidays and getting back into work, we wanted to share some articles and survey findings you might have missed in 2022. These are some of the most-viewed articles (and most listened to podcasts!) on Evanta.com in the past year.
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CISO Thought Leaders
