CISO Ensemble West
An exclusive virtual forum for CISOs and senior security leaders across the Pacific Coast, exploring the evolving skillset required for tomorrow's security leaders.
Format
Virtual + Interactive
Duration
6 Hours (9am-3pm PT)
Attendees
CISOs, Senior Security Architects & Select CSOs
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📧 Get Sponsorship InformationThe CISO Ensemble Legacy
CISO Ensemble West 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 West coast event leverages the same proven format, expert-led panels, and curated networking that has made the Ensemble a cornerstone event for security leaders globally.
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Years of proven success bringing together elite CISO and security leadership communities
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Security leaders, architects, and CISOs connected across multiple continents and timezones
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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 Ensemble West. The same proven format, optimized for Pacific timezone and West coast security leaders.
📄 View CISO Ensemble 2025 AgendaCISO Ensemble West delivers the same expert-led discussions, peer networking, and actionable insights—tailored for the Pacific timezone and regional security leadership community. You're joining a community with deep roots and proven impact in the cybersecurity industry.
Forum Overview
The CISO Ensemble West brings together select security leaders from California, Oregon, and Washington 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 across the Pacific Coast.
- 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
CISOs, Senior Security Architects & Select CSOs
Event Agenda
CISO Ensemble West · Online · 24 June 2026 · All times Pacific (PT)
Deanna Steele, CIO North America, Allied Universal
Giri Mandyam, System on Chip Security Architect, AMD
Ryan Lindley, CEO, Aegis Cyber
Tim Dzierzek, Director Security & Compliance, Atomic
Max Solonski, SVP CISO, AvidXchange
Shalini Kesar, Director of Masters Cyber Security Program, Southern Utah University
Jake A., Staff Security Engineer, ThreatDown
Kevin O'Neill, CEO, CYVA Corporation
David Soto
Dr Tijuana Middleton
Alexander Neff, Sr Director Information Security & Compliance, Faro Health
Rick Protik Mukherjee, Director Technology Strategy, ICW Group
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