Learn, Connect, and Strategize in Philadelphia

What you’ll experience in Philadelphia

At the CISO Masterminds Fall Summit, you’ll hear from industry experts during keynote talks and dive deep into vital cybersecurity questions during breakout sessions.

You’ll also have the chance to get to know other attendees socially over dinner, drinks, and throughout the historical Philadelphia tour.

Agenda for the CISO Masterminds Fall Summit

Wednesday, October 22

6:30 PM ET | Welcome Reception & Dinner

Thursday, October 23

8:30 AM ET | Breakfast and Coffee Outside Grand Ballroom

9:00 AM ET | Session 1 - Unlocking Your Full Leadership Potential

• How to transform yourself as a cyber leader into a visionary figure who can inspire change, drive innovation, and lead teams to new heights of success.

9:45 AM ET | Session 2 - Framework for Secure Use of AI, Workshop

• Part 3: As organizations race to embrace generative AI, we bring together experts from various backgrounds to discuss best practices for adoption and how to mitigate key security & privacy risks along the way.  The framework outlined at our prior events will be introduced, and this will be an opportunity for all participants to become co-collaborators.

11:00 AM ET | Session 3 - Cloud Security for CISOs, Workshop

• This immersive lab experience leverages GitHub-powered cloud security scenarios to help CISOs and senior leaders translate technical risks into strategic action. Participants will engage with curated exercises to uncover misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and identity risks across AWS and Azure environments. Designed to bridge the gap between hands-on security and boardroom priorities, the lab fosters a deeper understanding of cloud vulnerabilities, enabling more informed decisions around risk appetite, investment, and governance.

12:00 PM ET | Lunch - Private Dining – Onsite at The Bellevue

1:30 PM ET | Session 4 - CISO Entrepreneurship Corner: From Defense to Disruption

• Step into the minds of visionary CISOs who’ve traded operational command for entrepreneurial firepower.  This spotlight features security leaders who are charting new territory, reimagining risk, and harnessing the transformative power of AI.

2:30 PM ET | Session 5 - The Customer Assurance Chronicles: Turning Chaos into Clarity

• In today's digital landscape, customer trust hinges on robust security assurance. This presentation explores the development and implementation of a comprehensive customer security assurance program designed to address inquiries efficiently and effectively. We will delve into the strategic outline of the program, including the creation of a centralized knowledge library and standardized procedures, to ensure consistent and accurate responses.

3:30 PM ET | Session 6 - Incident Response Workshop

• Interactive IR workshop covering the evolving regulatory landscape and best practices for response and recovery.

5:00 PM ET | Excursion - Private Yacht Tour & Dinner Excursion on the Delaware River

• Connect with your peers socially while enjoying the history and sites of Philadelphia from the Delaware River

Friday, October 24

8:45 AM ET | Brunch Served – Private Dining in the Pergola (on-site at The Bellevue)

9:00 AM ET | Session 1 - Beyond the Checkbox: Technical Validation as a Strategic Imperative

• As cybersecurity leaders face mounting pressure to prove resilience—not just assume it—technical validation has emerged as a critical differentiator. This panel explores the evolving role of control validation versus traditional control assessment, highlighting how CISOs can move from static checklists to dynamic, data-driven assurance.

10:00 AM ET | Session 2 - Speaking the Language: How CISOs Win Boardroom Buy-In

•  Cybersecurity leaders are increasingly gaining face time with the board, participating in meetings, and reporting directly to C-Suite executives.  CISOs need to be prepared to present a comprehensive cybersecurity plan that aligns with the company's overall business strategy.  In this session, we will unpack lessons learned and best practices for communicating cyber risk to boards and business executives.

11:00 AM ET | Session 3 - Cybersecurity Leadership: Defining Your Identity as a CISO

• We take this opportunity to discuss how CISOs can build a personal brand that communicates value.  How to identify your personal leadership strengths and individual expertise that propels you to the next level and beyond.

12:30 PM ET | Closing Remarks