The peer group for security leaders who refuse to lead alone.
CISO Masterminds brings together CISOs, Deputy CISOs, and multi-time Fortune 500 security leaders for candid strategy, real relationships, and career-defining conversations — off the record, and off the trade-show floor.
The community that keeps you sharp, connected, and ahead — year after year.
Every session, roundtable, and connection is designed around one goal: helping security executives lead with more confidence, and progress faster than they could on their own.
Peer Learning
Exchange the strategies and hard-won lessons that only come from leaders who've sat in your seat.
Real Connection
Build relationships with senior peers across industries, the kind you can call at 11 pm during an incident.
Strategic Edge
Leave every summit and roundtable with frameworks you can put to work the following Monday.
Executive Growth
Sharpen the boardroom presence and influence that separates good CISOs from indispensable ones.
Upcoming Events
Where the room gets smaller and the conversation gets sharper.
In-person executive summits, twice a year, plus Inner Circle virtual sessions in between.
Inner Circle · VIRTUAL
November 5, 2026
The Board Seat
Life beyond the CISO Role - Pathways to Board Service
The Inner Circle is our premier individual tier — small-group mastermind sessions led by seasoned leadership coaches and domain experts, for leaders ready to move beyond the summit into sustained transformation.
Monthly small-group mastermind sessions with rotating expert facilitators
Leadership coaching focused on influence, resilience, and executive presence
Private access to curated resources and peer advisory channels
“What I like most is the intimacy of it. It’s much more connected to people and my peers, in different industries, and exchanging ideas.”
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Marc H, Member since 2022
CISO | Global Fintech
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“I’m excited to connect with more people in the industry, forming new friendships, and basically being able to use those great experts as a resource. And I really look forward to coming back to the next one.”
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Dotan A, Member Since 2022
Chief Information & Security Officer | Law Firm
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“I would definitely make sure that any CISO who gets this invitation would be open to coming. I will be coming back in the future as well.”
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Randy C, Member since 2022
Former CISO | Old National Bank
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“These events bring together CISOs and top executives in the field. The collaborative format is designed to foster meaningful connections without being overwhelming. CISOs trust events attended by their peers. I'm thrilled to be speaking at the next event!”
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Merritt B, Keynote Speaker since 2024
CISO & Advisory Board Member
Meet the Host
I started CISO Masterminds because cybersecurity leadership shouldn't be a solitary job. After eight summits and a growing Inner Circle, our greatest asset is still the same one we started with: bringing together leaders who want to share information, challenge each other, and grow. I personally get to know every member before they join — this community is built one relationship at a time.
CISO Masterminds is an invitation-only, peer-to-peer network designed for CISOs, Deputy CISOs, and senior security leaders. We bring together Fortune 500 and enterprise cybersecurity executives for candid, off-the-record strategy sessions, biannual summits, and ongoing executive development—completely free from vendor pitches or trade-show noise.
Who is eligible to join?
Membership is hand-selected and restricted to active CISOs, Deputy CISOs, and senior enterprise security executives carrying organizational risk. Maintaining an elite, peer-level environment is central to our community, so all applicants are reviewed toensure role alignment.
How often does the community meet?
We host two flagship in-person executive summits per year (Spring and Fall, coast tocoast), alongside regular "Inner Circle" virtual roundtables, emergency peercheck-ins, and strategic workshops throughout the year.
What is the time commitment required?
The community is designed to fit into a busy executive schedule. Membersparticipate at their own pace—whether attending the biannual two-day summits,dropping into monthly 60-minute virtual discussions, or simply leveraging thenetwork as a quick sounding board when critical challenges arise.
How do I apply for or request an invitation?
You can request an invitation by clicking "Book a Call" on our homepage. You will schedule a brief introductory conversation with our community team to verify your background and discuss how CISO Masterminds aligns with your executive goals.
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