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 2nd 

6:30 PM ET | Welcome Reception & Dinner

Thursday, October 23rd

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.

10:00 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 - Balancing Risk & Opportunity: Strategies for Business Resilience

• Risk appetite statements have long been considered one of the most challenging aspects of a risk management program to implement; however, without them, how does an organization balance risks to accept or mitigate in the pursuit of its overall goals or mission?  This discussion is intended for CISOs and cyber executives responsible for developing a security strategy that is aligned with their organization's overall goals and objectives.

12:30 PM ET | Lunch - Private Dining – Onsite at The Bellevue

2:00 PM ET | Session 4 - The Customer Assurance Chronicles: Turning Chaos into Clarity

• In today's digital landscape, customer trust hinges on robust security assurance. This presentation examines the development and implementation of a comprehensive customer security assurance program, designed to efficiently and effectively address inquiries. 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 5 - Incident Response Workshop

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

5:00 PM ET | Excursion - Historical Philadelphia Tour

• Connect with your peers socially while enjoying the history and sites of Philadelphia.

Friday, October 25th

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

9:00 AM ET | Session 1 - 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.  

10:00 AM ET | 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