Redefining the CISO: Aligning Security Leadership Beyond the Breach [Panel]
About This Session
The role of the CISO is evolving—fast. In this panel discussion, we’ll challenge traditional assumptions about what it means to be a security leader in today’s business landscape. From driving measurable business value to cultivating the next generation of cybersecurity leadership, this session brings together seasoned CISOs and emerging voices to explore how the security function can become more integrated, strategic, and future-ready. Join us for a candid conversation about expanding influence, enabling innovation, and shaping what comes next.
Speakers
Chris Brown
New Cyber Executive - CISO & Executive Coach
Chris Brown is an executive coach to CISOs, with decades of experience in cybersecurity leadership, including roles as CISO and executive for hire. Drawing on his deep understanding of the unique circumstances faced by CISOs, he offers an alternative to the conventional mindsets that often place undue stress and responsibility on cyber executives’ shoulders to control what they cannot.
Andy Caspersen
Former CISO at Gap & Charles Schwab - ECM Security
Andy is a veteran technology and cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience driving enterprise IT transformation and security strategy across Fortune 500 companies and diverse industries including financial services, retail, higher education, and consulting. As the former CISO at Gap Inc. and Charles Schwab, Andy has led global security initiatives, including full cloud migrations, zero-trust architecture deployments, and major infrastructure modernization efforts.
Richard Bird
Chief Security Officer - Singulr AI
Richard William Bird is the Chief Security Officer for Singulr, an AI security and governance solution, and a six-time C-level executive in the corporate and startup world. He is internationally recognized for his expertise and observations in AI security, data privacy, and identity security. He is a sought-after speaker who addresses modern challenges with humor and clarity.