As the cybersecurity landscape continues to shift, the human aspect of security has become more important than ever. CISOs need to be a business enabler, not just an expert in technology and processes.
In this session, you will examine:
- Concerns CISOs face in the evolving threat landscape
- How the CISO role is changing
- Strategies to be seen as a strategic driver
Host: Renee Tarun, Fortinet CISO
Renee Tarun has over 20 years' experience in the cybersecurity and information technology fields with leadership experience in development and engineering, operations, strategy, policy, and portfolio management, across the intelligence community, law enforcement, and private industry. As Deputy CISO at Fortinet, she focuses on enterprise security, compliance and governance, and product security. Prior to joining Fortinet, she served as Special Assistant to the Director, National Security Agency (NSA), for Cyber and Director of NSA's Cyber Task Force, in which she advanced NSA's execution of its cybersecurity and cyber-related missions by overseeing resources; defining and integrating mission capabilities; and shaping agency strategy and national level policy at the White House. Renee is also a board member for the George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering, creating synergy between the school and the professional community by addressing workforce development demands, industry expectations, and employment trends. She is married with two children.