This is how to redefine CISO events! I had a spectacular time at the “Locked In — The Cybersecurity Event of the Year!” Organized by Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, it was nothing short of epic! Forget long boring sessions and tracks, this was about CISOs connecting at a social level, building relationships, and sharing insights.

Prestigious guests included the indomitable Edna Conway, the venerable Gary Hayslip (who has a new book out — CISO Desk Reference Guide: A Practical Guide for CISOs), career facilitator Mike Piacente from Hitch Partners, coaching expert Kristin Tedford, Clarence Chio (who also has a new book out — Machine Learning and Security: Protecting Systems with Data and Algorithms), offensive cyber expert Nathan Sportsman founder of Praetorian, and many more!

…don’t ask how I was able to sneak in unnoticed among these powerhouses! I am stealthy!

Sunset was beautiful on the rooftop of The Graduate Hotel in Palo Alto, which made for a great backdrop. Everyone walked away with a pair of kicks, customized right before our eyes by a local graffiti artist.

Thanks to the Sponsors — Cyera, SentinelOne, Red Canary, Bolster, and Orca Security. As well as to Katelyn Ruby and Christine Valenzuela for carefully herding all of us!