2025 Chapter Meetings & Events

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March 2025 Meeting: Navigating the Future of Cyber Threats and Governance

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations must strengthen their approach to risk mitigation, compliance, and governance in the face of emerging threats. Join us for an insightful presentation, "Navigating the Future of Cyber Threats and Governance," where industry experts will explore how organizations can enhance their security posture through proactive risk management, regulatory alignment, and strategic use of technology, including artificial intelligence.

While AI introduces new risks and opportunities, this session will focus on its role as an additive element within broader cybersecurity strategies. Key discussion points include effective risk mitigation frameworks, adapting compliance programs to address evolving threats, and integrating AI-driven tools to enhance governance without compromising security.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into strengthening their organizations against emerging cyber threats while ensuring regulatory compliance. The session is designed for cybersecurity leaders, risk professionals, and compliance officers seeking to deepen their understanding of today’s threat landscape.

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SPEAKER: Robert Renzulli, CISO/Security Strategist

Robert is the Founder of CyberGeist Security LLC. Robert is a 35+ year veteran security professional with knowledge and expertise in the trenches and, on a global scale, protecting governments and organizations worldwide.

Before founding CyberGeist Security in 2020, Robert held the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role for the Port of San Diego for three years. He successfully led the Incident Response/Investigation teams as the Incident Commander during a "SAM-SAM" Ransomware event in 2018. Robert and his team successfully collected forensic data, which they provided to Law Enforcement, which contributed to the Indictments of two foreign Nationals that targeted more than 200 public safety institutions and municipalities, including U.S. hospital systems and governmental entities, with the Port being the last.

He created CyberGeist Security to address the complex gaps in our National Security within the sixteen critical Infrastructure domains identified by DHS CISA. He works with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cyber Protection and Intelligence offices, Naval Research Laboratories, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and other private and public agencies.

Visit Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrenzulli/

February 2025 Meeting: Cybersecurity as an ESG Concern

Environmental, Social and Governance programs are growing in importance, currently driven by foreign regulation, investor demand and public interest.  Every cybersecurity professional should understand what is ESG, where do the requirements come from and what could be its impact on an organization’s cybersecurity program, activities and oversight. 

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SPEAKER: Marty Barrack, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at XIFIN, Inc.

This discussion will be presented by Marty Barrack, J.D., MBA, CISM, CRISC, CCISO, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, FIP, CIPM, CHC, CCEP.  Marty is the CISO for XiFin, a San Diego based healthcare technology company, where he also serves as its Chief Legal Officer and is responsible for its ESG program.  Dave Tuckman will present the ISACA Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework as a useful framework to view cybersecurity activities from an ESG perspective. 

Visit Marty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-barrack-1045311/

Join Emily O'Carroll, Field CISO at GuidePoint Security to understand how AI is helping organizations optimize and mature their cybersecurity program at a rapid pace, and also risks and considerations cybersecurity practitioners should consider as generative AI transforms our companies, organizations, schools, and way of life.

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SPEAKER: Emily O'Carroll, Field CISO - GuidePoint Security

Emily O'Carroll is a seasoned cybersecurity and GRC leader with nearly 2 decades of experience building resilient cybersecurity programs and teams from inception. Emily started her career in management consulting at KPMG, and then was the CISO at Topgolf Callaway Brands for over 9 years. Emily built the cybersecurity program at Topgolf Callaway Brands and expanded the team from 2 to 34 global employees. Emily also oversaw the cyber due diligence and integrations for 4 major acquisitions during a period of extreme growth for the company. Emily recently moved back into a consulting role at GuidePoint Security as a Field CISO where she can leverage her leadership and industry experience to ensure clients in the Southwest are better protected and secure.

Visit Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ocarroll/