Join the Nashville CISO community for an honest and forward-looking conversation about career evolution, leadership growth, and preparing for what’s next after CISO.

Following a major IT disruption and a career-defining transition, Patrice Bordron recently stepped into the role of Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) after more than two decades in technology leadership, including a transformative tenure as CISO. Patrice will share a candid and timely perspective on possible next steps for cybersecurity leaders.

Patrice will explore the evolving career paths for CISOs - from security leadership to broader roles like CIO, CTO, and CDIO. As organizations embrace multi-cloud strategies, AI adoption, and rising cyber risk, business leaders are asking tough questions about who is best equipped to lead in this era. Increasingly, CISOs are emerging as natural candidates - but technical expertise alone isn’t enough.

During this interactive session you will learn: 

• Why CISOs are uniquely positioned to lead in today’s cloud-first, risk-driven landscape.
• Where many cybersecurity leaders fall short.
• How to build executive presence and strategic readiness.
• Lessons from Patrice's military and corporate journey, including navigating stress, building resilience, and preparing for enterprise leadership.
• How boards and executive teams are shifting their expectations of cyber leadership.