Zoom | Friday, October 27, 2023 | 11:00AM-12:00PM ET

Academics and Practice of Building a Strong Security Culture


Join Dr. Deborah Watson, Proofpoint Resident CISO, and your fellow CISOs for an interactive virtual meetup. This is an opportunity to discover and connect with a powerful network of cybersecurity leaders from leading organizations.

Mature organizations recognize that solely relying on technology falls short when creating a robust security culture. Even with investments in technology and annual security awareness training, threat actors constantly adapt and evolve their tactics. To effectively counter these evolving threats, we must take an extra step—combining best-in-breed technology with a cultural shift.

The most valuable resource for combatting cyber threats is the people who lead, manage, and operate within your organization. While policies and technology play a pivotal role in risk reduction, organizations ultimately depend on their people to enact these measures. Cultural values, attitudes, and beliefs directly influence employee actions. Consequently, establishing a strong security culture transforms security from a mere add-on to an integral part of an organizational mindset.

Join your peers for a collaborative discussion where we’ll share proven best practices, exchange new ideas, and discuss:

  • Moving beyond cybersecurity training
  • Driving change in attitudes and cybersecurity understanding
  • Communicating and prioritizing the value of cybersecurity

Zoom | Friday, November 17, 2023 | 11:00AM-12:00PM ET

Data Strategy, Ownership, and Governance


Join Dr. Deborah Watson, Proofpoint Resident CISO, and your fellow CISOs for an interactive virtual meetup. This is an opportunity to discover and connect with a powerful network of cybersecurity leaders from leading organizations.

Mature organizations understand that achieving a robust data strategy goes beyond technology alone. While investments in technology are essential, and annual training remains valuable, the constantly evolving landscape of data threats necessitates a more comprehensive approach. To effectively address these evolving challenges, we must combine cutting-edge technology with a transformative cultural shift.

The most potent asset for safeguarding data—its ownership, protection, and governance—lies within the individuals leading, managing, and operating within the organization. Policies and technological solutions mitigate risks, but the ultimate guardians of data are your people. Cultural values, attitudes, and beliefs directly influence how individuals handle data, making it imperative to instill a strong data governance culture that integrates data protection seamlessly into the organizational mindset.

Join your peers for a collaborative discussion, where we’ll share proven best practices, exchange new ideas, and discuss:

  • Data Ownership
  • Data Protection
  • Data Governance and Compliance
  • Transforming Data Protection

Zoom | Friday, December 15, 2023 | 11:00AM-12:00PM ET

Holiday Edition: 2023 Retrospective & 2024 Predictions


Join Dr. Deborah Watson, Proofpoint Resident, and your fellow CISOs, for an interactive virtual meetup. This is an opportunity to discover and connect with a powerful network of cybersecurity leaders from leading organizations.

Every year, Proofpoint's threat experts examine trends from the prior year and anticipate changes in the threat landscape for the year ahead. This year's discussion will start with a look at the threat trends and real-world lessons learned in 2023. Then we will explore our 2024 predictions and steps you can take to reduce your organization's risk in the upcoming year.

This special holiday edition features a Christmas Hat Holiday Contest. Wear your favorite santa hat, elf ears or any other holiday hat and vote on who wore it best–or worst–for great holiday prize!


Who Should Attend

By Invitation Only. This event is suitable for information security decision makers (CSO, CISO, CIO) who oversee security measures in an organization.

NOTE: Registration requires a valid email address from your organization’s domain. Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo or any other public consumer ISPs are not accepted.

This meetup is by invitation only and the invitation is non-transferrable without prior approval from Proofpoint.