Community-Centric Leadership

This event was curated by and for the Atlanta Leadership Board, a group of local leaders committed to the idea that national security and critical infrastructure resiliency is strengthened through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversity, and leadership development.

Their collective insights and recommendations influence every aspect of this program including speakers, topics, and technology partner participation.   

Atlanta CISO Leadership Board Co-Chairs: 

Michael Brainard
Michael Brainard
Former - Head of Security Operations
S.P. Richards
Paul Farley
Paul Farley
Field CISO
TrustedSec LLC
Kenneth Foster
Kenneth Foster
CISO
Candescent
Gretchen Hiley
Gretchen Hiley
CISO, North America
Randstad
Stacy Hughes
Stacy Hughes
CISO
ABM Industries
David Levine
David Levine
EP Security & Risk
Forrester
Dean Mallis
Dean Mallis
VP of Security
Momnt
Murtaza Nisar
Murtaza Nisar
CISO
Clario
Phyllis Sumner
Phyllis Sumner
Partner & Chief Privacy Officer
King & Spalding

What Members Say: 

Event Description:

As technology continues to transform our world, it brings incredible opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and efficiency. However, with these advancements comes the responsibility to safeguard sensitive data, protect critical infrastructure, and uphold privacy in an increasingly complex digital landscape. By adopting proactive measures, fostering a culture of cybersecurity accountability, and aligning security efforts with overarching business goals, CISOs can drive more effective cybersecurity strategies to foster resilience and inspire impactful initiatives that will ensure success for their organizations.

At the 2025 Atlanta Leadership Exchange, trusted CISOs will reveal how they are successfully navigating common challenges faced by their peers. Through keynote presentations, CISO-only boardroom discussions, and interactive breakouts created by the community, current and emerging cybersecurity executives will experience a peer-driven exchange of ideas, while forging long-lasting relationships that they can depend on in times of need. 

Community-Led Executive Learning Will Include:

  • Practical Tips and Techniques for Improving Board and Business Communication
  • Real World Case Studies on Technical and Non-Technical Initiatives
  • Strategies on How You Can Develop the Next Generation of CISOs and Leaders
  • Ted-Talk Style Demos of Emerging Technologies
  • Deep-Dive Insights Via Intimate CISO-only Boardroom Discussions

Featured Speakers:

Venue Information:

Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina

4000 Summit Boulevard 

Atlanta, GA 30319

Technology Partners:

Questions?

Please reach out to [email protected] or to your community cultivator, Heidi Murphy at [email protected]