
Detroit CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 18, 2025 | Waterview Loft
March 18, 2025
Waterview Loft
Collaborate with your peers
Join Detroit'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:
Building a resilient cybersecurity culture in the age of AI
Driving innovation through AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions and strategies
Detroit 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

Janette Barretto
Yazaki North America
Head of Cybersecurity

Brent Cieszynski
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
VP & CISO

Steve Herrin
DTE
Director, Information Protection and Security/CISO

Rich Hook
Penske
EVP & CIO

Rachelle Putnam
General Dynamics Land Systems
CIO

Jeff Small
Great Lakes Water Authority
CIO

Ryan Talbott
BorgWarner
VP & Global CIO

Erik Wille
Cabinetworks Group
CISO
Agenda
March 18, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats

Rich McMunn
Director, Hyperscale Data Center Engineering
Cloudflare

Janette Barretto
Head of Cybersecurity
Yazaki North America

Juman Doleh-Alomary
CISO
BorgWarner

Jeremy Hyland
Director of Cyber Defense
Dow

Raj Polanki
Head of IT & Digital / US CIO
Wacker Chemical

Rachelle Putnam
CIO
General Dynamics Land Systems

Noha White
CIO
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organizations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organizations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organizations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
- What have you seen or heard from peers about AI attacks and the responses to those attacks?
- How are organizations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
- How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing 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 organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and 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 Detroit 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.
Location
Venue
Waterview LoftMore Information
Complimentary parking available at Center Garage: 414 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, MI 48226.
Center Garage is directly across from the Waterview Loft, please pull a ticket at the kiosk upon entry. Parking validations will be provided at the registration desk.
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