ISMG's CISO Engage Offsite 2024

Overview

CISO Engage is a three-day immersive offsite experience for security leaders in an exotic setting, enabling in-depth networking, experimentation, and exploration of cutting-edge strategies for 2024. Participants will engage in collaborative brainstorming, interactive tabletop exercises, and experiential learning to enhance leadership capabilities and redefine cybersecurity approaches.

The program offers a comprehensive view of a CISO’s lifecycle, highlighting their roles as attackers and defenders. It reinforces their strategic role in protecting enterprises, showcasing their business acumen, driving innovation, and refining strategies to strengthen their position as risk leaders and cybersecurity experts in an increasingly digital world.

Business Enablers

Resilient Leadership: Defining and Decoding Security

Decoding and defining security leadership strategies is the most difficult task for CISOs, especially when one needs to prove resiliency is built inherently. The program encapsulates how CISOs from diverse industries and domain expertise demonstrate strategic leadership traits that drive the organization towards increased productivity, employee satisfaction, immense adaptability to changing complexities, collaboration, and establishing a proactive mindset in winning the cyber war, combined with a vision and purpose-driven leadership.

Be a Beacon

A Paradigm Shift: Making Security Possible

The changing threat landscape is constantly challenging CISO's status quo in adapting to new shifts in this VUCA world. As a paradigm shift, security leaders are challenging their assumptions and building new defenses to fight against new technological disruptions caused by Gen AI and other technologies. The daunting task on hand is how to make security possible against all odds and emerge as a leader which is being demonstrated through their experiential learning.

Celebrity Speakers 2023

Lt. General (Dr.) Rajesh Pant

Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office, Government of India

Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda

Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Indian Army's Northern Command

Speakers and Attendees

Bithal Bhardwaj

Group CISO

GMR Group

Jacxine Fernandez

VP - Information Security & ICT

Governance Bangalore International Airport

Kavita Kadambi

CISO

Infosys Ltd

Mathan Kasilingam

CTSO & DPO

Vodafone Idea Ltd.

Mihirr Thaker

CISO

All Cargo Group

Pradipta Patro

Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform

RPG Group

Ramesh Kumar

CISO

Biocon

Sanjeev Kaushik

CISO

Adani Airports

Shailendra Kothavale

CRO

AdityaBirla Capital

Shivkumar Pandey

Group CISO

Adani Group

Shobha Jagathpal

MD and India CISO

Morgan Stanley

Vijaya Kumar C

CISO

NSE Clearing Corporation

Event Schedule

An immersive residential program for cybersecurity leaders, where they engage, collaborate and unleash their potential in tackling critical challenges while exploring the diverse roles of CISOs and enhancing their leadership skills.

Engage

Preparing the Board Reporting Deck: Are We on the Same Page?

In this deep dive session, participants will explore how to create and present an effective board reporting deck that aligns with both organizational goals and cybersecurity objectives. The focus will be on ensuring clear, concise, and impactful communication with executive leadership. Key elements of the session will include...

API Security: The New Security Battleground for CISOs. Can We Combat?

This session focuses on the evolving landscape of API security, highlighting why it has become a critical area of concern for CISOs and how to effectively address the associated risks. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and strategies related to securing APIs. Key topics will include...

XDR-as-a-Service: Resolving the Cost Management Issues

This session will delve into the complexities of XDR (Extended Detection and Response) as a Service, focusing on how to manage and optimize costs while leveraging its comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities. Participants will gain insights into the financial and operational aspects of implementing XDR solutions. Key topics will include...

Human Risk Management: Establishing a Tactical and Strategic Framework

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of human risk management, focusing on how to develop both tactical and strategic frameworks to address risks associated with human behavior, including insider threats and social engineering attacks. Participants will learn how to effectively manage and mitigate these risks within their organizations. Key topics will include...

Enabling IT/OT and IoT Security: What’s the Way Forward

This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of security strategies for IT (Information Technology), OT (Operational Technology), and IoT (Internet of Things) environments, focusing on how to effectively secure these interconnected systems. Participants will gain insights into current challenges and future directions for achieving robust security across these domains. Key topics will include...

From the Ransomware Files: A Walk Through on How to Build Effective Defenses Using AI and Gen AI

This session will provide an in-depth look at how to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI to build robust defenses against ransomware attacks. Participants will explore real-world case studies and practical strategies for using these advanced technologies to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Key topics will include...

Offsite Location

Activities

Dinner Overlooking Jaisalmer Fort

Enjoy a majestic dinner under the stars with the historic Jaisalmer Fort as a backdrop, symbolizing CISO resilience. Display your brand prominently, creating a strong visual association, and engage directly with CISOs in this serene, unforgettable setting to foster deeper relationships and business opportunities.

Camel and ATV Desert Safari

Demonstrate your brand’s versatility and agility, engaging with CISOs in an exciting and memorable setting.

Morning Sound Healing Session

Start your day with a tranquil sound healing session in the dunes, promoting relaxation and mental clarity, vital for managing cybersecurity challenges. Align your brand with wellness and mental clarity, directly interacting with CISOs in this serene experience.

Tour of Longewala Border and War Memorial

Visit this historic site of resilience and strategy, drawing parallels between military tactics and cybersecurity defenses. Emphasize your brand’s strategic importance and resilience, engaging with CISOs in a meaningful context.

Jaisalmer Market Exploration

Explore the vibrant local market, mirroring a CISO's need to navigate complex environments and find valuable assets. Showcase your brand throughout the exploration, associating with innovation and discovery, and connecting with CISOs on a personal level.

Stargazing Royal Dinner

Enjoy a safari across Jaisalmer's sand dunes, culminating in a royal dinner under the stars with captivating Rajasthani performances. Highlight your brand in this unique setting, connecting with CISOs while reflecting on your role in navigating cybersecurity threats and building community relations.

Adrenaline-Pumping Dune Bashing

Engage in an adrenaline-pumping dune bashing experience, reflecting the dynamic and unpredictable landscape of cybersecurity. Highlight your brand during this thrilling activity, aligning with excitement and resilience, and fostering strong connections with CISOs.

Who Should Attend?

Join us at our exclusive engagement for senior thought leaders, where the best minds in the industry discuss pertinent issues that demonstrate their prowess as cybersecurity warriors. Set in an exotic location, this gathering offers a unique experience, where innovation thrives and the future of cybersecurity takes shape.

Designed For

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Group Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Director/ Sr. Director - IT Security
Heads of Information Security
Head Cyber Defense
Senior Vice President - Information Security
Executive Vice President - Information Security

Key Discussions

Cyber Combat Readiness
Collaborative Defense Strategies
Risk-Based Threat Prioritization
AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
Regulatory Compliance and Strategy
API Security and Emerging Threats

Why Be a Part of This Event?

Exclusive Access

Networking and Collaboration

Innovation and Problem-Solving

Leadership Development

Experiential Learning

Perspective Shift

Inspiring Role Models

Countermeasure Building

CISO Engage: Offsite 2023 Highlights

Testimonials

The event was very well planned both in terms of logistics, quality of presentation and profile wise. It was definitely one of the top occasions in my speaking circuit. My social media handles are also getting good reviews.

It was my pleasure to be a part of a well-planned, well-organized and very well-attended conference. Thanks to ISMG for ensuring smooth logistics and making it a seamless experience. Looking forward to continued collaboration.

Enjoyed assisting in the outcomes as conference chair. It’s quite heartening to see the full house of delegates through the day of the summit.

Thank you for the opportunity of engaging as an advisory committee member and very happy to see the quality of the sessions going up as always. Thanks for the hospitality extended.