Thank you to everyone who attended CISO 360 Unplugged | San Francisco 2026
CISO x CMO x CEO Fireside Lunch

“A great panel session, thought provoking and interactive, so very different from many of the mainstream RSAC sessions. Encouraging audience participation, together with industry and SME insights, its clear that with effective communication both marketing and CISO objectives can be harmonised.”
Global CISO, C86

“This event was fantastic. You got a panel together who really clicked with each other and led to a great conversation. And Clive was an amazing MC with a great sense of humor.”
CISO, trycoral.ai

Trust at the Table in the Era of AI and Social Media

How are we building trust and traction in our companies and brand?
Are we aligned – or building, marketing and buying in parallel cyber universes?
When brand channels, AI tools and social platforms intersect, who is accountable when technology risk becomes reputational risk?
Who owns AI? Security, Marketing – or both?

📅 Date: Monday 23 March 2026
🕕 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT
📍 Where: LongHouse | 83 Minna | San Francisco | Only a 7-Minute Walk from Moscone Center

Timings:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Arrivals, Welcome Drinks and Networking
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Fireside Chat with Questions & Lunch is served to tables
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Networking and Drinks

Chatham House Rule. Open and honest conversation.

Panellists:

Caleb Sima| Builder |WhiteRabbit
Belsasar (Bel) Lepe | Co-founder and CEO | Cerby
Toks Oladuti | Global CISO | Dentons
Adriana Gil Miner (Adri) | CMO | Pindrop
James Alliband | Head of Marketing | Risk Ledger
Eric Herzog | CMO | Infinidat
Jake Bernardes | CISO | Anecdotes

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Pulse Unplugged | San Francisco | Fireside Lunch: CISO x CMO x CEO 360 is designed to bridge cyber worlds that depend on each other, yet often struggle to align – and rarely engage together on stage! Join this candid conversation to explore how security and marketing leaders can collaborate more effectively to build credibility, trust, and impact.

Join to help share the future CISO-CMO-CEO triangle that balances innovation and resilience. Close the gap between credibility and market narrative and strengthen CISO buyer-Cyber CMO vendor understanding. AI is no longer just a security tool or a marketing accelerator, it is a trust amplifier or a trust destroyer. As AI and social media platforms increasingly shape the public face of our organisations, who ultimately owns the trust risk?

We aim to bridge gaps in ownership, pace and AI governance.

Security→ CISO operational realities. CISOs assume “this sits in marketing’s stack.”
Story → Cyber CMO market execution and brand pressures. Marketers assume “security is handling it.”
Strategy → CEO / Founder strategic vision. Board assumes “someone owns AI governance.”

Bringing these perspectives together on stage encourages sharper positioning, better products, stronger trust, and ultimately a more mature cybersecurity ecosystem.

How can CISOs and CMOs better communicate value to build credible narratives that resonate with boards, customers, and the market?
How can CISOs and CMOs align when AI tools and social media platforms are embedded in marketing, customer engagement and product development? How can CMO velocity align with CISO guardrails?
Where should governance sit? How can organisations move quickly without compromising security, privacy or credibility?
What has fundamentally changed in how trust is built, tested, and communicated?
How can Cyber CMOs truly stand out in a crowded marketplace?
How can CMOs and CISOs work together to build lasting trust in cybersecurity brands?

Questions to CISOs

What builds or destroys your trust in a cyber vendor?
Where is the biggest disconnect between vendor messaging and your reality?
How do you get and keep the attention of today’s CISO?
What can CISOs learn from CMOs about AI and communication?
What do CISOs actually want to say to the marketing community?

Questions to Cyber CMOs

What builds trust with CISOs today – proof, posture, partnerships?
How should we talk about AI without creating fear or fatigue?
What does meaningful CISO engagement look like beyond pipeline metrics?
Does AI “belong” with the CISO, the CMO – or both?

Questions to Founders / CEOs

How do we align product truth, security posture, and brand promise?
What does commercial trust look like in an agentic, AI-driven security world?
Who owns AI risk inside our organisation?
How do we balance innovation velocity with resilience

Kindly Sponsored by

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“I’ve been to a LOT of RSA events in my time & Cyber Fangs is up there in my favourites. Standing room only, great food, great discussion & super sharp remarks from Caleb & Gary that were on point for what CISOs were thinking (but not saying) at that moment. Sparked a lively debate of CISOs vs. CMOs which was well worth my time & left me with some great ideas & new friends! I’ll be back in 2026!”
CISO – Anecdotes

Who Should Join and Why?

This is a discussion for CISOs, Cyber CMOs and Cyber Founders /CEOs.
*Please note, we have limited space (90 person capacity). Priority places will be given to the 3 groups below. A waiting list will operate.

CISO and Director of Cybersecurity (corporate inhouse security)
CMO and Head of Marketing (cybersecurity companies)
Founder, CEO, CTO, CISO (cybersecurity companies)

1️⃣ Why Should CISOs Attend?

Because trust is now a revenue driver – not just a risk function.

A candid forum to say what you really think about cybersecurity marketing
A chance to shape how vendors communicate security credibility
Insight into how CMOs are using AI in brand, messaging and influence

2️⃣ Why Should Cyber CMOs Attend?

Because credibility is now your most valuable asset.

Direct access to CISOs – hear what resonates (and what doesn’t)
A safe space to ask what security leaders really look for
Insight into how AI is reshaping both threat and marketing landscapes
Alignment conversations with CEOs on long-term brand trust

3️⃣ Why Should CEOs & Cyber Founders Attend?

Because alignment between product, security, and brand defines enterprise value.

A real-time pulse on what CISOs expect from vendors
Clarity on how marketing narratives impact buyer confidence
Strategic perspective on AI ownership and accountability
Sharper thinking and fewer blind spots

About the Venue: LongHouse

Just around the corner from Moscone Center, Longhouse is a rare SoMa gem: a light-filled loft with turn-of-the-century warehouse charm and an open floor plan that invites conversation!

Meet The Panel

Moderator:

Caleb Sima |Builder | WhiteRabbit
With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, Caleb is passionate about building and investing in innovative solutions that protect enterprises. He has co-founded and led two security startups, Bluebox and SPI Dynamics, that were acquired by Lookout and HP respectively, and served as an EIR at Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most prestigious venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Most recently, Caleb was the Chief Security Officer at Robinhood, the leading online brokerage platform that democratizes finance for all. There, he oversaw the security strategy, operations, and IT for the company, ensuring the highest standards. He also helped Robinhood scale its security capabilities and culture as it grew from a $5.6 billion valuation to a $40 billion IPO. Additionally, he was a board member at Cobalt.io, a cloud-based security platform that connects organizations with ethical hackers, and an advisor and investor to several security startups and nonprofits. His mission is to make the web a safer and more secure place for everyone.

Panellists:

Belsasar (Bel) Lepe | Co-founder and CEO | Cerby
Bel was previously the Head of Product at Impira, where he led the company’s product life cycle, helping drive a 4x increase in revenue. Prior to his role at Impira, Bel was co-founder and CTO at Ooyala where he led a global product, design, and engineering team of 300+ Ooyalans spanning five countries and seven offices. Ooyala achieved two successful exits totaling over $440M. Bel began his career as an engineer at Google working on Enterprise Collaboration products and studied Computer Science at Stanford University. He is an active advisor and investor in start ups, with a specific focus in Latin America.

Adriana Gil Miner (Adri), CMO at Pindrop
Adri is CMO at Pindrop. She brings over two decades of executive marketing leadership and an exceptional track record in building iconic brands, scaling go-to-market engines, and fueling business growth through the power of storytelling, data, and deep customer engagement. Formerly holding CMO and senior marketing roles at Iterable, Tableau, and many others, Adri demonstrates a proven ability to elevate brands, build and lead high-performing teams, and champion marketing innovation—particularly in AI and community building. Adri’s 20+ years of marketing experience span prominent names like American Express, Digitas, and Weber Shandwick.

James Alliband | Head of Marketing | Risk Ledger
James is a cybersecurity marketing leader who blends deep technical roots with category-driven growth strategy. Over the past decade in B2B SaaS, he has built and scaled demand engines, repositioned products, and helped reshape well-known brands including Check Point, Carbon Black, and Tessian. Today, as Head of Marketing at Risk Ledger, he leads the team redefining third-party risk management through Active Supply Chain Security.

Eric Herzog, CMO, Infinidat
Eric’s responsibilities include all marketing and evangelism functions, including press and analyst relations, Go-to-Market, product marketing, channel marketing, digital marketing, demand generation, campaigns, solutions marketing, and technical marketing. Prior to Infinidat, he served for 6.5 years as CMO and VP of Global Storage Channels for IBM’s Storage Division. Herzog has over 39 years of product management, marketing, business development, alliances, sales, and channel experience in the storage software, storage platforms, and storage solutions markets, managing all aspects of marketing, product management, sales, alliances, channels, and business development in both Fortune 500 and start-up storage companies. He has recently been recognized as one of “Top 100 CMOs in the World (March 2025, March 2024, and May 2024), “CMO of the Year” (Jan 2021), “Top 10 CMOs of the Year” (April, 2025, Feb 2024, April 2023, and Jan 2021), “The 10 Most Influential CMOs to Watch 2022” (Mar 2022), “Channel Chief” (April, 2025, Feb 2022, and Feb 2015), “Channel Leader for Diversity and Inclusion” (July 2025 and July 2024), “Top 100 Hybrid Cloud Influencers” (March 2021), “Top 100 AI and Big Data Influencers” (March 2020) and “Life-Time Achievement Award in the Storage Industry” (July 2019), as well as several other industry awards. Herzog was Senior Vice President of Product Management and Product Marketing for EMC’s Enterprise & Mid-range Systems Division, where held global responsibility for product management, product marketing, evangelism, solutions marketing, communications, and technical marketing with a P&L >$10B. He also served as CMO and Senior Vice President of Alliances for all-flash storage provider Violin Memory. Before joining EMC, he was CMO and Vice President Sales at Tarmin Technologies. Herzog also held the Vice President Business Line Management and Vice President of Product Marketing position at IBM’s Storage Technology Division. Herzog has held CMO and Vice President positions in marketing, sales, operations, human resources and acting-CFO roles at Maxtor (acquired by Seagate), Asempra (acquired by BakBone Software), ArioData Networks (acquired by Xyratex), Topio (acquired by Network Appliance), Zambeel, and Streamlogic. Herzog holds a B.A. degree in history from the University of California, Davis, where he graduated cum laude, studied towards a M.A. degree in Chinese history, and was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta honor society.

Toks Oladuti | Global CISO | Dentons
Toks is responsible for the global delivery of information security at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. He has over 20 years’ experience working in security, technology and privacy, across a number of industries. Toks is an experienced, business focused and corporate strategy aligned leader. He has a particular passion for team building and development, strategy, security, operations and architecture, data protection, compliance and audits, and enterprise culture, awareness and training. Toks has contributed to the business and technology community through information sharing, groups, speaking engagements and multi-industry networking. As strong supporter of education and schools, he has provided support in areas of security, data protection, user awareness and cloud transformation.

Jake Bernardes | CISO | Anecdotes

Jake is a seasoned CISO with extensive experience spanning technical consultancy, advisory roles, and executive leadership. Throughout his career, Jake has worked and lived across the globe, amassing deep insights into building and scaling security programs for growth-stage and enterprise organisations alike. A proven expert in developing robust security and IT functions, Jake equally specialises in driving go-to-market strategies for security-focused products, particularly for international companies expanding into the U.S. market. His holistic approach to cybersecurity enables businesses to align their security posture with operational and strategic goals, ensuring resilience in today’s evolving threat landscape.

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Always practitioner-led, our international flagship congresses, regional conferences and local roundtables – CISO 360 and CSO 360 series – provide benchmarking and collaboration opportunities where the brightest minds can innovate and move business agendas forward. The Pulse passion is in connecting people at the right time, in the right place.

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Thank you to everyone who attended CISO 360 Unplugged | San Francisco 2026 CISO x CMO x CEO Fireside Lunch