CISO Ensemble Central

An exclusive virtual forum for CISOs and senior security leaders in the Central timezone, exploring the evolving skillset required for tomorrow's security leaders.

📅 4th September 2026
🕐 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Central Time
💻 Virtual Executive Forum
🏙️ Central Timezone (TX, IL, LA, MN, AL, WI, IA)
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✨ Central Regional Forum
CISO Ensemble Central
Date & Time
4 Sep 2026 · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT
Format
Virtual Conference
Timezone
Central (TX, IL, LA, MN, AL, WI, IA)
Who Should Attend
CISOs, Senior Security Architects & Select CSOs
CISO Ensemble Mountain - Event Details

Format

Virtual + Interactive

Duration

6 Hours (9am-3pm CT)

Attendees

CISOs, Senior Security Architects & Select CSOs

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CISO Ensemble Mountain - Sponsorship

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📚 Built on Success

The CISO Ensemble Legacy

CISO Mountain is built on the proven success of the Global CISO Ensemble—a prestigious virtual conference series that has been bringing together C-level security leaders, enterprise architects, and cybersecurity executives since 2020.

The Fifth Annual CISO Ensemble (December 2025) continues our tradition of delivering world-class thought leadership, practical insights, and meaningful connections among the security community. The mountain event leverages the same proven format, expert-led panels, and curated networking that has made the Ensemble a cornerstone event for security leaders globally.

5+

Years of proven success bringing together elite CISO and security leadership communities

1000+

Security leaders, architects, and CISOs connected across multiple continents and timezones

100%

Expert-led panels featuring working CISOs and security architects sharing real-world insights

📋 See the Proven Format

View the agenda from our Fifth Annual CISO Ensemble (December 2025) to understand the caliber of thought leadership and expert engagement you'll experience at CISO Mountain. The same proven format, elevated for regional audiences.

📄 View CISO Ensemble 2025 Agenda

CISO Mountain delivers the same expert-led discussions, peer networking, and actionable insights—tailored for the mountain timezone and regional security leadership community. You're joining a community with deep roots and proven impact in the cybersecurity industry.

CISO Ensemble Mountain - Overview

Forum Overview

The CISO Ensemble Mountain brings together select security leaders from the Mountain region for an exclusive, focused dialogue on the critical skillsets required for the next generation of security leadership.

This intimate virtual forum explores the convergence of business acumen and technical expertise, the role of AI in augmenting CISO decision-making, new leadership models, and the evolving career pathways for senior security professionals.

  • Expert-led panel discussions on CISO skillset evolution
  • Dialogue on Technical vs. Business Acumen balance
  • Exploring AI's role in security leadership
  • Leadership models for tomorrow's security teams
  • Career pathways and professional development
  • Networking with peer CISOs and senior architects
CISO Ensemble Mountain - Attendees

CISOs, Senior Security Architects & Select CSOs

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Enterprise security leaders managing complex security landscapes and strategic initiatives.
Senior Security Architects
Architects designing and implementing enterprise security programs and infrastructure.
Chief Security Officers (CSOs)
Select senior leaders responsible for physical and cyber security convergence.
Mountain Region Focus
This event is designed for security leaders based in or serving AZ, NM, CO, MT, ID, and UT.

Conference Agenda

The Year of the AI Skillset?
4 September 2026 | Central Timezone (Online)
9:00 AM CT
Opening Welcome
9:10 AM CT
Panel Discussion
Focusing on Business Alignment? Balancing Technical and Business Acumen for the Leader of the Future
Moderated by Chris Ichelson, CEO, SOC 360
Rafael Garcia, Principal Cybersecurity, El Paso Electric
Chris Patteson, Director Cybersecurity – Governance & Risk, Catalent Pharma Solutions
Greg Anderson, Head of IAM, National Digital Trust Company
9:40 AM CT
Panel Discussion
Developing the 'Super' Architect: Balancing Business, GRC and Technical Acumen
Bradley Schaufenbuel, VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Paychex
Marc Ortega, Director IT, Information Security, APL Logistics
Henry Timm, CEO, Phantom Technology Solutions
Jeff Hall, Senior Consultant, Wesby Associates
Shrinivasan Mani, Global Leader Cyber Defense Operations, 7-Eleven
10:20 AM CT
Short Break
10:30 AM CT
The CISO and vCISO as a Team? Working More Effectively and Securely with Third Parties
Moderated by Nick Espinosa
Demetrius Rouse, President, RCITMS
Andy Anton, Senior Information Security Officer, SecurIT360
Robert Wagner, Advisory CISO
Kevin Johnson, Founder, Veil Group
11:10 AM CT
Looking Beyond the CV
Ashwin Krishnan, Host, StandOutin90Seconds
Chris Loehr, Co-Founder, Cyrenity Cyber
11:30 AM CT
Fireside Chat
Leader of the Future: Career Pathways with vCISO
Shalini Kesar, Director of Masters Cyber Security Program, Southern Utah University
Thomas Loving Jr, Consultant Sr Principal Architect, Thomas Loving LLC
Gavin Asemota, Founder, Gavine Consulting Services
Chris Loehr, Co-Founder, Cyrenity Cyber
12:10 PM CT
Uncovering the Converged ISOC (Intelligent Security Operations Centre): What does Contextual Information or Actionable Intelligence Mean for your Organization?
Mike Goedecker, CEO, Hakdefnet
12:40 PM CT
Closing Discussion

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Join select CISOs and senior security architects from the Central region for this focused, high-value forum. Places are limited to maintain the quality and exclusivity of discussions.

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