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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.
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Southern California CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Southern California CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Matt Crouse
Taco Bell
CISO
Lara Divi
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
VP, CISO
Todd Friedman
ResMed
CISO
Arthur Lessard
Universal Music Group
SVP & CISO
Dan Meacham
Legendary
VP, Global Security and Corporate Operations, CISO
David Tyburski
Wynn Resorts
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Members
Jeffrey Aguilar
Los Angeles County, CA
CISO
Louis Anumudu
Los Angeles Care Health Plan
Information Security Officer
Awwab Arif
Bank of Hope
SVP & CISO
Dawn Armstrong
Human Good
VP, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Yev Avidon
The Kroger Co.
Director, Data Protection
Todd Barnum
GoPro
Chief Information Security Officer
Steve Begalman
Boyd Gaming
Vice President - Information Security
Andrew Bereczky
Automobile Club of Southern California
CISO
Alex Bermudez
Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff Blair
CAA
CISO
Jason Borinski
Dexcom
Director of Information Security
Anthony Chogyoji
Riverside County
CISO
Jonathan Chow
Genesys
Chief Information Security Officer
Quincey Collins
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Chief Security Officer
Brett Cumming
Skechers
Sr. Director, Information Security Officer
Mike Cushing
Patagonia
Head of Global Information Security
Aaron DeSpain
Hoag Hospital
Chief Information Security Officer
Webb Deneys
Cardinal Financial Company
SVP, Information Technology, CISO
Dave Estlick
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chief Information Security Officer
Robert Fell
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
CISO
Anson Fong
Los Angeles World Airports
CISO
Roberta French
WD-40 Company
Director of IT Operations and Security
Douglas Gaboya III
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
Head of IT Security / CISO
Eddie Galang
Port of Long Beach
Chief Information Security Officer
Vipin Gautam
Paradigm
Deputy CISO
Nemi George
Pacific Dental Services
Vice President, Information Security Officer
Raj Gupta
Pacific Life Insurance
BISO
Dylan Hack
Smile Brands Group
Vice President, Security.
Rosalia Hajek
MGM Resorts International
Business Information Security Officer
Alex Hall
International Vitamin Corporation
Senior Director, Information Security (CISO)
Christopher Hall
Pacific Life Insurance
CISO
Chris Joerg
Radiology Partners
CISO
Kevin Kealy
Light & Wonder
CISO
Shawn Kelly
University of California
Lead Information Security & Risk Analyst
George Khalil
City of Riverside, CA
Chief Innovation Officer
Thomas Lamog
Gibson Dunn
CISO
Gary Landau
Unisys
vCISO
Tim Lee
City of Los Angeles, CA
CISO
Ernie Liu
United Talent Agency
CISO
Diana Lovati
Ball Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
Paul Love
CO-OP Financial Services
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer
Karl Ma
CTBC Bank
SVP & CISO
Jake Margolis
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
CISO
Michael Mongold
Deckers Brands
Vice President, Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Doug Murray
Texas Security Bank
Vice President, IT Governance and Risk Management
Greg Nelson
Smart & Final Stores
Director, Compliance and Cybersecurity
Scott Niebuhr
Aerospace Corporation
Director, Cyber Engineering
Billy Norwood
FFF Enterprises
Chief Information Security Officer
Emily O'Carroll
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
Sr. Director, Global Information Security & IT Compliance
Sasha Pereira
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems
CISO / Director of IT Security
Dr. Robert Pittman
San Bernardino County, CA
CISO
Shoaib Qazi
RXO
Chief Information Security and Technology Officer
Rudy Ramirez
Citizens Business Bank
CISO
John Rojas
Air Lease Corporation
VP, Head of IT (CIO/CISO)
James Rothman
VCA
Vice President, Information Security
Steve Schwartz
LionsGate Entertainment
Vice President and CISO
David Shaw
University of California - Los Angeles
CISO
Marty Simmons
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Executive Director, IT Security
Jeremy Smith
Avery Dennison
Global Head of IT Risk & Security
Chris Stoneley
Cathay Bank
CISO
David Suh
Enlyte
Director Information Security & Risk Management
Cyrus Tibbs
PennyMac
CISO
Steve Tran
Democratic National Committee
CISO
Kendrick Tse
Hot Topic
Director of Information Security
John Underwood
Big 5 Sporting Goods
VP, Information Security
Tony Velleca
UST
CISO
Kris Virtue
Qualcomm
VP, Cybersecurity
Terrence Weekes
Jack in the Box
CISO
Arlene Yetnikoff
California Institute of Technology
CISO
Jose Yong
Pacific City Bank
SVP & Info.Security Officer
Wael Younan
CalOptima
Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
Richard Yun
Masimo
CISO
Tony Zhong
Port of Los Angeles
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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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 23, 2023 | an evening
Southern California CISO Inner Circle
L'Opera
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
May 24, 2023 | 1 day
Southern California CISO Executive Summit
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September, 2023 | an evening
Southern California CISO Inner Circle
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
December, 2023 | 1 day
Southern California CISO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 12/13/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 10/26/2022
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 09/14/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 08/17/2022
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 06/15/2022
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 03/31/2022
Southern California CISO Town Hall - 02/23/2022
Southern California CISO Executive Summit - 12/14/2021
Southern California CISO Inner Circle - 10/26/2021
Southern California CISO Peer Roundtable - 09/14/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
BLOG | JANUARY 31, 2023
BLOG | JANUARY 31, 2023
Highlights of 2022 and What Community Means in 2023
Across Evanta communities, we hosted 450+ gatherings last year, connecting more than 20,000 executives with each other. Read about some highlights of 2022 and what’s in store for C-level executives in our communities this year.
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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.
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