Atlanta CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 13, 2025 | Ray’s on the River
March 13, 2025
Ray’s on the River
Collaborate with your peers
Join Atlanta's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
The AI Evolution — Navigating the New Age of Cyber Threats
Steering the AI Ship — Crafting Robust Governance
Atlanta CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Derek Benz
The Coca-Cola Company
CISO
Tim Callahan
Aflac
SVP & Global CISO
John Dickson
Colonial Pipeline
VP & CISO
Meredith Harper
Synchrony Financial
SVP & CISO
Stacy Hughes
ABM
SVP & CISO
Bob Varnadoe
Kaiser Permanente
VP, Technology Risk Management
Agenda
March 13, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Resilient Enterprises
Madhu Shashanka
Co-Founder and Chief of AI
Concentric AI
Raymond Harris
SVP, CIO & CISO
ADTRAN
Clarissa Banks
CISO
Deluxe
John Dickson
VP & CISO
Colonial Pipeline
John Gift
CISO
Smurfit WestRock
Glen Helton
Director of Information Security
POOLCORP
Sulohita Vaddadi
CISO
General Electric
With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity has remained a critical concern for organizations. The integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for CISOs. Security leaders are tasked with the dual challenge of harnessing AI to strengthen security measures while defending against AI-powered attacks.
This requires a strategic approach that involves continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization. By effectively incorporating AI into their cybersecurity frameworks, CISOs can not only protect critical assets but also empower their organizations to innovate securely in the digital age.
Steering the AI Ship Through its Evolution
- In what ways can CISOs collaborate with other stakeholders to develop proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organization?
- How can CISOs ensure that AI governance protocols are aligned with ethical standards and regulatory requirements?
- How does the integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies affect the roles and responsibilities of the cybersecurity workforce?
- How can organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI, and what role do CISOs play in this transformation?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Atlanta CISO Community Inner Circle.
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Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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