
Minneapolis CISO Community
Executive Summit
June 12, 2024 | Marriott Minneapolis West
June 12, 2024
Marriott Minneapolis West
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Minneapolis's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Advancing business growth and modernization through solid budgeting and prioritization
Establishing security's critical role in protecting and advancing the business through AI adoption
Assessing and communicating risk posture amid increasing regulatory and liability scrutiny
Minneapolis CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Vince Aimutis
Federated Insurance
VP – Director of Information Services / CISO

Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations

Jeff Johnson
Digi-Key
CISO, Director, IT Security and Privacy

Greg Matthias
Agiliti
VP, CISO

Tina Meeker
Sleep Number
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture

Param Vig
Solventum
SVP, CISO
What to Expect
Agenda
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Words That Work — Using Impactful Language to Deliver Results
Hosted by CyberArk

Val Wright
Global Leadership & Innovation Expert, Author
Guest Speaker
Effective communication is a critical component of success for CISOs. The most successful executives realize this and prepare what to say and when to say it with precision using "words that matter". In this keynote conversation author, Val Wright offers fresh perspective and techniques to help you elevate the conversation to deliver results.
In this session Val shares how to:
- Create communication that resonates and simplifies complex information
- Foster productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop powerful responses to navigate resistance and achieve results
*This speaker will be recorded during the session; however, no attendees will be included in the recording*
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Balancing the Opportunities and Perils of GenAI in Security Operations
Hosted by SentinelOne

Rohit Tandon
VP & CISO
Essentia Health

Vince Aimutis
VP – Director of Information Services / CISO
Federated Insurance

David Gold
Americas Field CTO
SentinelOne
Generative AI can be solution to many cyber defense problems, from boosting productivity to diversifying capabilities to acting as a force multiplier for short-staffed security teams. However, the initial hype around GenAI rushed many organizations into adopting the technology without requisite planning and led to mixed success. What are the risks and considerations that CISOs need to be aware of to gain the rewards of GenAI?
Join this panel for a candid conversation on:
- Managing internal expectations about AI without dampening enthusiasm for opportunities it offers
- Identifying areas to leverage AI and other emerging technologies for maximum risk mitigation and increased productivity
- Fortifying your security framework for tomorrow's technologies
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Breaking the Mold — CISOs Driving Gender Diversity

Aimee Martin
CISO
Data Recognition Corporation

Tina Meeker
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture
Sleep Number

Param Vig
SVP, CISO
Solventum
The gender gap in cybersecurity — particularly in leadership roles — has been widely reported for years. How can CISOs come together as a community to support and elevate their female peers in information security?
Join this session to hear from and discuss with your peers:
- Impacts of promoting a diverse and inclusive sector for women in security
- Competencies women leaders need to overcome the hurdles to advancement
- Opportunities, and lessons learned, for today’s CISOs to move the industry forward
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
The Art of Incident Response

Matthew Bohne
VP, Chief Product Security Officer
Honeywell

Glenn Toby
Information Security Officer
Minnesota State Lottery
CISOs need more than a plan. They need to know what it takes to master the art of containment, eradication and recovery while keeping the business's costs (both financial and reputational) to a minimum.
Only in a room of your security-focused peers will you:
Unlock specific, essential incident response practices
Hear relatable cases of what is and isn't working for others in your position
Gather the threat mitigation insights of your fellow cyber leaders
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Navigating the New Identity Landscape
Hosted by Veza

Derek Dahlen
SVP, Head of Customer Identity
Regions Bank

Tom Sheffield
Senior Director, Cybersecurity
Target
The number of human and machine identities seeking access to data and critical business systems has grown exponentially, in turn increasing the threat landscape and challenging traditional IAM paradigms. How can CISOs stay ahead of the curve?
Join this session to explore:
- Prioritization of managing and securing all identities
- Understanding your environment and keeping IAM as a core strategic control
- Navigating time and resources for successful implementation
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Protecting Our Assets — Leveraging FAIR for Strategic Decisions
Hosted by HashiCorp

Mary Faulkner
VP, CISO & IT Operations
Thrivent

Jack Jones
Chairman Emeritus
The FAIR Institute
Information security leaders are the stewards of limited resources they have been allocated to protect the organization's valuable assets — information and information systems. CISOs typically excel at tactical responses to security threats, but how can they elevate decision-making to a strategic level?
Join this session and explore ways to:
- Prioritize security investments based on potential financial impact
- Effectively communicate risks to leadership in business terms
- Measure the effectiveness of security controls
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Rethinking SIEM — Embracing the Modern Security Landscape
Hosted by LogRhythm

Kevin Kirkwood
Deputy CISO
LogRhythm

Abdeslam Mazouz
CISO
City of Minneapolis

Todd Carreno
VP, CISO
Wings Financial
In a world where traditional SIEM solutions are often described as “dead,” the need for reevaluation and innovation in security practices becomes paramount. It is important for CISO’s to consider the myths and realities surrounding cost, deployment, and maintenance.
Join this session to discuss:
- A shift towards intuitive tuning mechanisms to enhance security posture
- The importance of agility, scalability, and comprehensive threat visibility in the evolving landscape
- Contemporary security strategies for streamlined threat detection
Discussion questions:
- What methods are you currently employing for security monitoring?
- What challenges do you face in your security monitoring aptitude and abilities?
- What are some best practices for CISOs to collaborate with IT teams and other stakeholders in integrating modern SIEM solutions effectively into their organization's security framework?
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Minneapolis CISO Community Executive Summit.
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