CISO XC

We had the honor of donating to Capital IDEA during our Austin inaugural on February 26th! ?? For nearly 25 years, Capital IDEA has been transforming lives by providing tuition-free education and career training for hardworking adults in Central Texas. Their commitment to long-term success includes personalized guidance, professional development, and job placement support—helping individuals achieve life-changing careers and financial stability. We’re proud to support their mission and invest in the future of hardworking individuals striving for a better life. A huge thank you to John Sapp Jr for receiving the check—we appreciate you for connecting us with Capital IDEA! Learn more about their impactful work here: https://lnkd.in/gufzCFJH Cecil Pineda Jaimin Shah Randy Potts

At our Austin inaugural event, we had the privilege of donating to Cyversity - Austin, TX Chapter, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in cybersecurity by empowering women, minorities, and veterans with the resources, mentorship, and training they need to excel in this field. Founded in 2020, Cyversity was created to bridge the opportunity gap in cybersecurity, ensuring that underrepresented groups have access to the skills and networks that can lead to successful careers. Through their commitment to education, career development, and advocacy, they’re shaping a more inclusive future for the industry—one where diverse perspectives drive innovation and resilience. We’re honored to contribute to this mission and encourage others to learn more, get involved, and support organizations like Cyversity that impact ATX cybersecurity. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/gQMG69rC Thank you to David Elcock, Manju Mude & Michael Ratemo! Cecil Pineda Jaimin Shah Randy Potts

The CISO XC DFW Spring Event is Here! ?? Since the beginning of CISO XC in 2021, this event was created to bring together both familiar and new faces in the DFW cybersecurity leadership space. In a time when COVID created distance, we built this gathering to reconnect our community, foster collaboration, and strengthen the bonds that drive our industry forward. That tradition continues with our DFW Spring Event on April 17th, where security leaders can engage, share insights, and expand their networks. Request to RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g8XmHBJZ Cecil Pineda Jaimin Shah Randy Potts

At CISO XC, we believe that giving back is just as important as driving innovation in cybersecurity. Philanthropy is one of our core pillars, and we’re incredibly proud to support local organizations that make a real impact in our community. Thanks to the generosity and dedication of our members, we were able to donate $3,500 each to Cyversity - Austin, TX Chapter, Capital IDEA, and The SAFE Alliance—totaling $10,500 in contributions. These organizations are doing incredible work to promote diversity in cybersecurity, provide career opportunities, and support survivors of violence. Cyversity - Austin, TX Chapter - David Elcock, Manju Mude & Michael Ratemo Capital IDEA - John Sapp Jr The SAFE Alliance - Manju Mude We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this possible. Your support allows us to continue fostering a culture of giving and making a difference beyond the cybersecurity space. Jaimin Shah Randy Potts

Our first-ever conference in Austin was awesome! The community really brought the energy! We couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick things off in this city! ?? A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible—your support means everything to us here at CISO XC. CyberOne Security Wiz VMRay Symmetry Systems LightBeam.ai Right-Hand Cybersecurity Oasis Security 360 Advanced Clutch Security Keyfactor DataBahn.ai Kudelski Security Seraphic Security Anecdotes HYPR | The Identity Assurance Company & StrongDM The Professional CISO Show - David Malicoat Netskope Infoblox Special shoutout to our Dallas community members who made the drive up! Royce M. Daniel Dutton , CISSP Mickey Disabato Ashok Kakani Venkatesan Pillai Louis Morton Jeffrey Bankard, CISSP, CAIC And of course, a big thank you to our incredible speakers for delivering such engaging and insightful sessions. Your knowledge and passion brought so much value to the event. Anand Singh Manju Mude Russell Okoth Shawn Tuma H. Beth Anne Bygum, MSLM, CBCP, CCRP John Sapp Jr George Finney One of the most meaningful parts of the night was being able to give back. Thanks to this incredible community, we were able to donate $10,500 to local charities. It’s truly an honor to support the amazing work being done in Austin, and we’re so grateful to be in a position to make a difference together. Cyversity Capital IDEA The SAFE Alliance Big thanks to Rich McCrohan for helping bring CISO XC to Austin, we could not have done this without your help!! Thank you to everyone for being there. We can’t wait for what’s next! Jaimin Shah Randy Potts

Excited to kick off our Inaugural CISO XC Event in Austin! What a great start to the morning!

Almost ONE WEEK away from our CISO XC Austin Inaugural event! ?? We can’t wait to kick off something truly special for the local security leader community in ATX. We are so excited to get CISO XC in Austin! A huge thank you to our sponsors – your support is what makes this event possible! These incredible partners have helped us bring this vision to life. We couldn’t do it without you! Security leaders register your interest in attending here! https://lnkd.in/gUXpfpcf CyberOne Security Wiz VMRay Symmetry Systems LightBeam.ai Right-Hand Cybersecurity Oasis Security 360 Advanced Clutch Security Keyfactor DataBahn.ai Kudelski Security Seraphic Security Anecdotes HYPR | The Identity Assurance Company & StrongDM The Professional CISO Show - David Malicoat Netskope Infoblox

?? Thrilled to announce our participation in CISO XC's inaugural Austin event on Feb 26! As long-time partners of this dynamic community, we’re energized to support their first expansion beyond DFW—a testament to their authentic, impact-driven approach that's focused on growing the community and finding more like-minded leaders. Nanda and Nick look forward to being there and kicking off the expansion of CISO XC into Austin! ? We ?? collaborating with CISO XC and hope you'll join us in Austin as we help write this exciting new chapter for Texas' security ecosystem! ?? Nithya | Aditya | Mihir | Dina | Alec | Harshil | Lindsey | nancy | Praful | Yash | Vipul | Ashok | Jeffrey

Meet our official CISO XC Austin Inaugural event sponsors! ?? We are incredibly grateful for the commitment and support of these amazing organizations! We can’t wait to welcome the Austin community to our very first event in ATX and look forward to an unforgettable experience together. Thank you to our sponsors for making this milestone possible! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gUXpfpcf CyberOne Security Wiz VMRay Clutch Security Symmetry Systems Kudelski Security Right-Hand Cybersecurity 360 Advanced LightBeam.ai Keyfactor DataBahn.ai Oasis Security Seraphic Security Anecdotes HYPR | The Identity Assurance Company & StrongDM The Professional CISO Show - David Malicoat Netskope Infoblox

Our annual CISO XC DFW Spring event is happening on April 17th!??? Since the very beginning of CISO XC, this event has been a cornerstone of our community—bringing together the leaders in cybersecurity year after year. And in 2025, we’re ready to continue this tradition! Get ready for a day filled with powerful conversations, top industry insights, and networking with both familiar faces and new leaders in the field. This is more than just an event—it’s where connections are made, ideas are sparked, and what makes us CISO XC. Security leaders register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g8XmHBJZ Interested in sponsoring? Contact [email protected] for more information. Cecil Pineda Jaimin Shah Randy Potts