
Southern California CISO Community
Executive Summit
May 24, 2023 | Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
May 24, 2023
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Southern California'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:
Protecting against the Rapid Evolution and Sophistication of Cyberattacks
Strengthening Traditional IAM Approaches to Keep Up with the Pace of Digital Acceleration
Setting Expectations and Navigating Challenges in Third-Party Relationships
Southern California 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

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

Emily O'Carroll
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
Sr. Director, Global Information Security & IT Compliance

David Tyburski
Wynn Resorts
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
The ROI of Creativity
Hosted by CyberArk

Noah Scalin
Artist, Innovation Consultant
Guest Speaker
The World Economic Forum named creativity one of the top must-have skills for success in all industries. It is the key to thriving in this era of rapid innovation and change. But very few organizations have truly invested in the development of this essential capability. Why? Because creativity is considered too intangible to measure, too messy to fit into a strategic plan or simply something that is only for a few specially talented people. In this engaging presentation, Artist/Author Noah Scalin pulls back the curtain on his own creative practice to explain the real ROI of creativity.
In this session, we will learn:
- Why creativity is a crucial skill for fostering innovation at your organization
- How to use creativity strategically for long-term impact
- Simple strategies that anyone can use to innovate, grow and inspire others
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Generative AI — Enhancing Cybersecurity and Beyond
Hosted by AppOmni

Cyrus Tibbs
CISO
PennyMac

Jeremy Smith
Global Head of IT Risk & Security
Avery Dennison
AI and chatbots are quickly making their way into our daily lives, revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. The introduction of Chat GPT is bringing a new level of sophistication to chatbots, enabling them to generate human-like responses with high accuracy. As a CISO, you might be wondering how AI and Chat GPT can be leveraged to enhance cybersecurity and other aspects of your business. But you also may be thinking how you are exposing the company to potential threats.
Join this session to learn:
- What possibilities and limitations these technologies provide
- Why you may be at a disadvantage if you don not embrace the future of AI and Chat GPT
- What risks are involved in using AI and Chat GPT type applications
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Cloud Native Security – Shifting from Adversarial to Collaborative
Hosted by Orca Security

Keith Mokris
VP, Product Marketing
Orca Security

Arthur Lessard
SVP & CISO
Universal Music Group

Webb Deneys
SVP, Information Technology, CISO
Cardinal Financial Company

Jason Borinski
Director of Information Security
Dexcom
As we move into a cloud native, DevOps-driven world where agility is key, some of the best security teams are finding it’s time to shed the reputation of being “The Department of No” to break down barriers and embrace change.
Join this boardroom to learn:
- How to implement practical approaches for reducing friction and increasing collaboration
- What areas you can implore the power of “yes” without worry of exposure
- How to keep your commitment to governance, risk, and compliance
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Making Every Security Investment Count
Hosted by Expel

Justin Bajko
Co-Founder, VP, Strategy & Business Development
Expel

Rosalia Hajek
Business Information Security Officer
MGM Resorts International

John Rojas
VP, Head of IT (CIO/CISO)
Air Lease Corporation

Jeff Farinich
SVP Technology and Chief Information Security Officer
New American Funding
Today’s business leaders find themselves squaring up against a two-headed monster: more attack surfaces and threats to cover than ever before and macroeconomic challenges loom. Cybersecurity isn’t something that orgs can afford to “cut down on,” so increasingly, leaders are asked to achieve even greater outcomes with the same or fewer resources — from budgets to tech to headcount. As security continues to evolve as a business-critical function, how can CISOs evaluate spend without compromising on risk?
Join this session to discuss:
- Ways organizations are improving ROI on existing security investments
- How leaders can translate risk into business outcomes for leadership and boards, enabled by security investment
- How to overcome challenges security leaders face as they work to scale, grow, and innovate without sacrificing security
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
IAM and IGA Strategies for Achieving Least Privilege
Hosted by Veza

Rich Dandliker
Chief Strategist
Veza

David Tyburski
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Wynn Resorts

Michael Mongold
Vice President, Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Deckers Brands
Everybody wants 'least privilege', so why does nobody achieve it? The scale and distribution of the modern hybrid data and SaaS landscape have made managing permissions harder than ever, and legacy IAM and IGA systems have serious gaps. As a result, companies accumulate unnecessary permissions (“privilege sprawl”), opening new attack surfaces for breaches, insider threats, IP theft, and ransomware.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- The most common types of hidden and over-privileged access
- Successes and challenges with existing tools and processes
- Emerging innovations to address these problems more effectively
10:25am - 11:00am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Southern California CISO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner 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.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-800-468-3571.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $339 USD (plus tax) is April 21, 2023.
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