Chicago CISO Community
Town Hall
July 21, 2026 | 10:00am CDT
July 21, 2026
10:00am CDT
Secure and Compliant Data Protection in Changing Times
Participate with your CISO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for security leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CISOs in the Chicago community to discuss:
Implementing data protection strategies to counter modern and traditional cyber threats effectively
Improving preparedness to respond quickly to disruptions
Enabling the business to adopt AI with resilient outcomes
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
John Janachowski
AAR
VP, IT Security, Compliance, Privacy & CISO
Discussion Leader
Cara Walls
Bluescope Steel
CISO, North America
Discussion Leader
Aman Raheja
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
CISO
Presenter
Agenda
July 21, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Secure and Compliant Data Protection in Changing Times
Hosted by HPE
Data is readily known to organizations as its most critical asset. Yet traditional data protection methods were not designed to handle the demands of today's distributed applications and AI use (Generative and Agentic), especially in the context of modern cyber threats. To ensure business continuity, organizations must adopt robust data protection strategies and improve preparedness to respond and recover quickly from disruptions. By modernizing data protection across hybrid cloud, organizations can protect their most critical asset and maintain operational viability in a complex digital landscape. Most importantly, strong data protection and governance will lead to fast tracking AI adoption is safe manner, to achieve business outcomes that are sustainable.
Join this session to discuss:
- Enabling the business to adopt AI with resilient and sustainable outcomes
- Implementing advanced data protection strategies to counter modern and traditional cyber threats effectively
- Providing robust, modern data protection solutions that help ensure business continuity, secure critical data, and support future innovation
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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