Seattle CISO Executive Summit

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking. Join us in downtown Seattle at The Ruins for an evening of magic, food & networking!

Integrating a complex ecosystem across all security areas can optimize defenses without simplifying adversaries’ challenges. This approach balances robust security with efficiency, crucial for navigating generative AI and tech advancements. Achieving this requires strategic selection and consolidation of platforms to enhance agility, reduce risk, and maintain cost-effectiveness.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The composition of an effective security architecture
• Value you can derive from a converged networking and security platform
• Common consolidation mistakes people make and how to avoid them

CIOs are balancing an ever-increasing number of service providers which requires a strong vendor and application rationalization integrated into strategic decision-making. In order to allocate more funds towards innovation and differentiation initiatives, mission-critical systems need to be optimized, cost effective, and flexible.

Join this session to discuss:

• Incorporate effective contract management
• Strategies to avoid vendor lock-in
• Financially optimizing the vendor portfolio

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.

Join a friendly discussion and debate with peers to challenge your ideas on GenAI, privacy, and data governance. Explore the concept of polarity and determine if you can have the best of both worlds. 

Join this INTERACTIVE session to:

• Build community through interactivity
• Expand your thinking on polarizing topics
• Understand the journey your peers are on

Modern application delivery has changed drastically with the introduction of cloud and SaaS based solutions mixed with traditional datacenter operations. Securing applications and data across this diverse technology environment introduces new challenges.

Join this session to discuss:

• Understanding security challenges in heterogeneous environments for application deployment
• Adopting a zero trust mindset to build secure platforms
• Overcoming common pitfalls organizations face while trying to build secure platforms

For most organizations, the number of connected, essential devices is growing by the second. In response, the CISO's jurisdiction is changing just as rapidly. Now, in the case of any security issue, the rest of the C-suite may be looking to you for answers.

Join this session and start understanding:

• Your new or growing operational technology responsibilities
• What you can do to smoothly plot and control your OT workload
• How you can best juggle IT and OT security simultaneously

Today’s CIOs & CISOs face daunting challenges. As the business leader in charge of adding value to the company, finding the right talent and inspiring technology innovation, there’s an incredible amount of pressure. It’s no surprise that CIOs & CISOs are experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates. While taking care of employees is important, how can CIOs & CISOs make sure they are taking care of themselves to help make their careers sustainable while maintaining a sense of well-being?

Join this keynote to explore:

• Evidence-based strategies that can help alleviate burnout
• How to recognize the signs and symptoms of toxic stress and burnout
• How to remain engaged, energized, and focused during turbulent times