CISO Summit
Sun, Oct 26
Why attend the CISO Summit?

Designed for today’s cybersecurity executives, the CISO Summit delivers high-impact dialogue, strategic foresight, and peer collaboration—framing the evolving CISO role from risk management to innovation leadership.

You’ll discover:
Security Leader Insights
Gain context from summit chairs and industry peers to anchor your day in current strategic priorities.
Cross-Sector Understanding
Explore how CISOs across industries are tackling shared challenges and discovering new models of leadership.
Executive Connections
Engage in candid conversations and expand your leadership network with trusted peers.
Organizational Resilience
Learn how top security executives are aligning cybersecurity with enterprise risk frameworks.
The Future of Security Leadership
Examine the evolving expectations of CISOs in a world of accelerating digital change.
Summit Access Eligibility

Access to the InfoSec World CISO Summit is limited to the first 100 senior security and risk leaders who indicate their interest during the main event registration process. Attendance is reserved for professionals with job titles that reflect senior-level responsibility in security or risk leadership.

Eligible titles include:

  • CSO, CIO, CRO, CTO, CPO
  • ISSM, ISSO
  • Vice President and Director-level roles in:
    • Information Security
    • Cybersecurity
    • Risk and Compliance
  • Security Program Managers and equivalent leadership roles

Accepted individuals will be notified directly.

key topics cybersecurity leaders must explore
1. Cyber Strategy in the Boardroom
Translating security risks into business language and aligning cybersecurity with organizational goals.
2. Leading Through Uncertainty
Navigating geopolitical tension, macroeconomic volatility, and cyber disruption with resilience and agility.
3. Modernizing the CISO Role
From technologist to business enabler—how today’s CISOs are reshaping leadership expectations.
4. Talent, Culture, and Executive Presence
Building high-performing teams, cultivating a security-first culture, and commanding trust at the executive table.
5. Budgeting for Risk, Not Tools
Prioritizing outcomes, managing resources efficiently, and justifying security investments with business impact.
6. Regulatory Leadership
Preparing for a fragmented global regulatory environment and leading compliance with confidence.
7. Crisis Communication and Incident Readiness
Engaging stakeholders effectively during high-stress cyber events and reputational threats.
8. AI, Innovation & the Security Frontier
Strategic foresight into disruptive technologies reshaping cyber defense and enterprise risk landscapes.
Agenda
10:00-10:15 am Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kick off the CISO Summit with opening insights to frame the day’s executive-level discussions. Get oriented, hear from summit leaders, and connect with fellow cybersecurity decision-makers as we set the tone for a day focused on strategy, leadership, and innovation.

10:15-11:00 am Opening Keynote

Hear from a leading voice in cybersecurity as we explore emerging threats, evolving leadership priorities, and the future of security strategy.

11:00-11:10 am Lightning Talk #1
11:10-11:55 am Keynote
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch

Enjoy a relaxed lunch while continuing the conversation with fellow CISOs and industry leaders. Take this opportunity to build new connections and deepen existing ones in an informal setting.

1:00-3:00 pm SANS Workshop

Join experts from the SANS Institute for a hands-on workshop focused on practical skills and real-world security challenges. Gain actionable insights from one of the most trusted names in cybersecurity training.

3:00-3:10 pm Lightning Talk #2
3:30-4:15 pm Benchmarking Session
4:15-4:25 pm Lightning Talk #3
4:25-5:30 pm Welcome Reception

Join us to close out the CISO Summit and officially kick off InfoSec World 2025. Connect with peers across the industry, enjoy refreshments, and gear up for an exciting week of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

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