Invite-only CISO and CIO executive gatherings during Security & Risk Management Summit week in National Harbor, MD. Peer-led cybersecurity discussions on AI security, Zero Trust, identity, risk, and executive leadership.

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Featured thought leaders

🧠⚡ Chase Cunningham – “Dr. Zero Trust” will share his observations on how AI impacts Zero Trust, defense in depth, and the overall cyber landscape 

 

🤖⚙️ Josh Woodruff – author or “Agentic AI + Zero Trust“, addressing the “ROI gap” leaders face and foundational ZT principles that accelerate AI adoption

 

📚🔥 Richard Stiennon – author of “Guardians of the Machine Age” [a canonical depiction of the very current AI + Cyber Solutions Landscape] (+11 other books!!) 

 

🎖️🇺🇸 Gary Barlet, Lt. Col USAF (Ret), Former CIO, US Postal Service Office of the Inspector General & current Federal CTO, Illumio talks operationalizing ZT segmentation in environments that can’t afford to get it wrong.

Why Executives Came Back After Last Year

  • Candid peer discussion outside the formal conference environment
  • Practical conversations on AI, Zero Trust, risk, identity, and board communication
  • Smaller rooms where every participant actually contributes

About CxO Security Forum

CxO Security Forum began as a response to a common frustration among senior cybersecurity leaders: the way enterprise solutions are marketed, sold, and evaluated is fundamentally broken. What started as a call for change has grown into a trusted community that puts executive practitioners at the center of the conversation.

 

We bring together CISOs, CIOs, and senior decision-makers who are responsible for protecting their organizations, guiding strategic risk, and navigating the evolving role of AI in security. Every forum, gathering, and conversation is designed to foster education, mentoring, and authentic peer connection.

 

What makes us different is our focus on relationships. Our events are intentionally small, curated, and built for real dialogue. Sponsors are carefully selected, and there are no product pitches. Participants come for thoughtful, actionable conversations that support both professional development and practical decision-making.

 

At CxO Security Forum, the goal is simple. Give experienced leaders a space to learn from one another, to share insight, and to build meaningful connections that last beyond the event itself.

Location

Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor

250 Waterfront St.

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Registration

Registration is open only to qualified executives (excluding Sales, Marketing, and Business Development!)

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