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We are in full swing at SINETSilicon Valley at the Computer History Museum! A special thank you to our SINETConnect Platinum Members for your contributions to our community and to the Cyber ecosystem. Many of our Gold and Early Stage Members are in attendance as well. Evolution Equity Partners SYN Ventures Stifel Bank Halcyon Aembit Astrix Security BigID CrowdStrike CyberCX CyCognito Cyware Nucleus Security Pangea Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc. Reach Security SecurityScorecard Valence Security X-Analytics YL Ventures View this year’s agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eDQMgvqf?

It is with great pleasure that we present to you the SINET Risk Executive Handbook on Establishing an Organizational Cybersecurity Risk Appetite. This Handbook presents a proactive, measurable, and flexible risk appetite framework that moves beyond traditional financial limits. It aligns risk appetite and tolerance with broader business objectives and enterprise risks — strategic, operational, reputational, compliance, and financial. A special thank you for the collaborative efforts of seasoned Risk Executives, including Brandon Pinzon, Brian Fricke, CISSP, CISM, Kirsten Davies, Nick Salian, and Vitaliy Panych. Your collective expertise and insights have been instrumental in shaping this comprehensive resource. We developed this Handbook for Risk Executives across industries to develop meaningful Cyber Risk Appetite statements using both qualitative and quantitative metrics that guide decision-making and resource allocation. It is not a one-size-fits-all document tailored to every job or industry, but rather an overarching patchwork of areas for consideration. We hope to provide a platform for the greater SINET Community to foster a deeper understanding of risk management and practical guidance in your current role. Download the handbook here:?https://lnkd.in/d_fke8DF Robert Rodriguez Heather Rodriguez

Join us for a #SINETWebinar on March 6, Cyber Resiliency in the Supply Chain: Navigating Risks Amid Global Disruptions. The security of supply chains and digital ecosystems can significantly impact business resilience and continuity. We will discuss best practices for managing third-party #cyber risk, especially in the face of environmental and global incidents — including critical exercises with supply chain vendors, and implementing mitigation and remediation steps. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and #Venture Partner, SYN Ventures, will moderate an expert panel including Sergio Torrontegui,?#BISO Americas,?Unilever, Steve Cobb, #CISO, SecurityScorecard, Patricia Titus, CISO, Booking Holdings, Nick Reva, Head of Enterprise #Security #Engineering,?Snap Inc., Paul Crichard, CISO, Serco, and Eric S., CISO, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Learn more and register here.?https://lnkd.in/e82K_5tv?

Join us for a #SINETWebinar on January 22, Owning Your Role in the Shared Responsibility Model for SaaS Security. While #SaaS providers ensure platform security, the onus for securing configurations and user access lies squarely with the customer. We will explore how decentralized #application ownership complicates efforts for managing SaaS security, best practices for regaining control and visibility, even when ownership is fragmented across business units, and more. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET and Partner at SYN Ventures will moderate and expert panel including Friedrich Wetschnig, #CISO & Chief #Data #Privacy Officer, Flex, Brittany V., #Security #Engineering Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Randy Vickers, Deputy CISO, National Student Clearinghouse, Yoni Shohet, Co-Founder & CEO, Valence Security, Luke Lazzari, Senior #Cyber Manager, Identity and Access Management, CSC, and Louis Bobelis, Deputy CISO, AXIS (AXIS Capital). Learn more and register here.?https://lnkd.in/ek9F-_9j?

#CISOs have a dual role — steering through high-level strategic discussions with company leaders while tackling day-to-day technical challenges. Join us for a #SINETWebinar on December 12, Navigating Complexity: CISOs at the Crossroads of Tech, Strategy, and Business Enablement. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET will moderate an expert panel including Brian Fricke, CISO, City National Bank of Florida, Adam Zoller, SVP, Global #CISO, Providence, Alain Espinosa, Global Director #Cybersecurity, Upbound Group, Ramy Houssaini, Chief #Cyber & #Technology #Risk Officer & Group #Privacy Officer, BNP Paribas, Garrett Hamilton, CEO, Reach Security, and Sonia E. Arista, AVP Cybersecurity Affairs & Strategic Operations, CVS Health. We will discuss the balancing act required to manage the broad range of Risk Executive responsibilities -- from meetings with the board to meetings with security engineers, strategic investments with the finance team to the specifics of a new security patch. Learn more and register here:?https://lnkd.in/eSKFyu53

In cybersecurity, as in many fields, hands-on practice is essential to developing the skills and instincts necessary for effective response to incidents. Threat Simulation exercises, such as tabletop exercises, red and purple team operations, and penetration testing, are critical components of this hands-on training. They help build muscle memory, allowing us to respond quickly and effectively under pressure. Join us for a #SINETWebinar on November 19, Models for Robust Incident Response: The Importance of Training. Robert Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET, will moderate an expert panel including Jim Rutt, #CIO, Dana Foundation, David W. Stender, EVP, Enterprise #Risk Officer & #CISO, BankUnited, Manan Kakkar, #Cybersecurity AVP, Providence, Nikhil Kalani, CISO, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Christopher Pogue, Senior Director of Digital Forensics Incident Response, CyberCX, and Stephen Fridakis, CISO, Oracle Health. Learn more and register here.?https://lnkd.in/eqC6yPgd?

The 2024 #SINET16 Innovators are here! Congratulations to this year’s winners Aembit, Astrix Security, BforeAI, BLACKBIRD.AI, BreachRx, ContraForce, Corsha, Descope, Eclypsium, Inc., HiddenLayer, Lumos, Nagomi Security, Protect AI, Query, Reality Defender, Savvy. We received 230 applications from 13 countries this year and saw one of the most competitive cohorts yet. Thank you to all applicants and to our dedicated judges. Shaun Khalfan, William "Bill" Jones, Sid Trivedi, Charles Blauner, Yuval I., Patty Ryan, Brian Barrios, Gary Hayslip, Carey Frey, Heather Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Taher Elgamal, Stacey Halota, Jenny Menna, Stella Maerker, Lauren Dana, Kurt John, Michael Montoya, Jason Lish, Troy Wilkinson, ?Mornay Walters, Gary Harbison, Kevin McCarty.

SINET New York is just one week away! We look forward to connecting?with our community?in person on October 16th at the Times Center for a day of compelling thought leadership and meaningful relationship building. We would like to thank our sponsors for your commitment to the SINET Community. There is still time to register. View the?agenda, speakers, and register here.?https://lnkd.in/e63dGK3p Evolution Equity Partners Squadra Ventures SYN Ventures YL Ventures Island Apiiro AppOmni Armis Cyware Entro Security F5 Intercast Nucleus Security Oasis Security Qintel SafeBreach SandboxAQ Veza WireX Systems X-Analytics (SSIC) Aembit AirMDR, Inc. APEX Cranium Crash Override DataBee Endor Labs Harmonic Security Oligo Security OX Security Reco Savvy Sevco Security Sweet Security Tamnoon TrustCloud Zenity Heather Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez

SINET was honored to gather a group of esteemed CISOs / Risk Executives in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming recently. We experienced two days of Thought Leadership,?networking, and wellness. As SINET remains steadfast in our mission to support the?continuing evolution of the 21st century Risk Executive, we also recognize the importance of wellness and health due to the increasing amount of responsibility and pressure that comes with the job. In addition to the Workshop we also shared quality time in the outdoors; fly fishing, horseback riding, UTV riding, and absorbing the surrounding landscape. Thank you to our esteemed attendees for contributing to the greater SINET Community. A trusted community that you have all helped build. Heather Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Antony Abraham Heather Adkins Jim Alkove Bret Arsenault Michael Baader Tim Brown John Carlin Kirsten Davies Will Farrell Carey Frey Brian Fricke, Michael Johnson Ben Le Jeff Lunglhofer Kevin McCarty Anmol M. Robert Moncini Patrick Heim Greg Murray, Brendan O'Connor Brandon Pinzon Christopher Porter Patty Ryan Megan Simon Aravind Swaminathan Kris Virtue Troy Wilkinson Tom Wilson Allen Wilson Adam Zoller Taher Elgamal Vitaliy Panych

Join us on October 16th at #SINET New York for a day of thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and connecting with new and old friends. We are proud to present an agenda filled with timely and cross-industry panel discussions -- including "A Holistic Incident Response Model: Beyond the Technical." Erik Hart, #CISO at Cushman & Wakefield will moderate an expert panel with Stacey Halota,?VP, Information Security at Graham Holdings Company, Iranga Kahangama, Assistant Secretary for #Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience at U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ed Devinney, Corporate Director Cyber Programs at Northrop Grumman, Dawn Marie Berry, MD, #Technology Risk at Fitch Group, Inc., and Nick Salian, CISO at?Cantor Fitzgerald.? View the full agenda and register here.?https://lnkd.in/e63dGK3p