WestCISO and CybersecurityLeaders Forum
Join 70+ CISOs and Security Leaders for two days of intensive intelligence briefings, strategic discussions, and executive networking at the premier CISO forum.
Enterprise Cybersecurity Forum Driven by Community Leadership and Elevated Networking
Watchtower Cybersecurity Forums provide our community members with an unparalleled opportunity to connect and collaborate in an exclusive, intimate environment over two and a half days of strategic sessions, premium networking experiences, and invitation-only boardroom discussions.
Attendance is strictly limited to enterprise Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief Information Security Officers. Approved attendees experience this transformative forum completely complimentary: lodging, travel, and all meals are fully covered.
This is your chance to engage with the most influential minds in cybersecurity while forging relationships that will define the future of the industry.
Agenda Developed With Our Executive Council
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Paychex, Inc.
Dana Kilcrease
Chief Information Security Officer
Berkeley College
Dr. Carnell A. Council II
Chief Information Security Officer
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Ed Yousfi
Business Information Security Officer
Gallagher
Greg Journey
Chief Information Security Officer
MetroHealth
Brian Lee
Chief Information Security Officer
Oil States International
Dana Turner
Chief Information Security Officer
Union Bank & Trust
Jasmine Hicks
Chief Information Security Officer
Gaming Sector
Ken Foster
Chief Information Security Officer
Executive Cybersecurity Leader
Amit Basu
Chief Information Officer and CISO
International Seaways
Edward Marchewka
Chief Administrative Officer
PryorHealth
Chuck Layton
Information Resource Manager
San Jacinto College
Allen Ohanian
Chief Information Security Officer
Los Angeles County DCFS
Altaf Uddin
Chief Information Officer and CISO
Kansas Secretary of State
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Paychex, Inc.
Dana Kilcrease
Chief Information Security Officer
Berkeley College
Dr. Carnell A. Council II
Chief Information Security Officer
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Ed Yousfi
Business Information Security Officer
Gallagher
Greg Journey
Chief Information Security Officer
MetroHealth
Brian Lee
Chief Information Security Officer
Oil States International
Dana Turner
Chief Information Security Officer
Union Bank & Trust
Jasmine Hicks
Chief Information Security Officer
Gaming Sector
Ken Foster
Chief Information Security Officer
Executive Cybersecurity Leader
Amit Basu
Chief Information Officer and CISO
International Seaways
Edward Marchewka
Chief Administrative Officer
PryorHealth
Chuck Layton
Information Resource Manager
San Jacinto College
Allen Ohanian
Chief Information Security Officer
Los Angeles County DCFS
Altaf Uddin
Chief Information Officer and CISO
Kansas Secretary of State
Detailed Agenda
A carefully curated program designed to maximize learning, networking, and actionable outcomes.
Register for the Forum
Limited seats available for qualified security leaders. Complete the form below to request your invitation.
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Elite Partners
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What You Can Expect
Three days that will change how you approach cybersecurity leadership
3 Days of Intensive Learning
Packed with insights from industry leaders who deliver real-world experience, not theory. Every session is designed to give you actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.
Learn from Those Who've Been There
We know CISOs learn best from experience. Most say "the only way I learn is when I mess up" - we put you in a room with people who live and breathe what you do, so you can learn from their victories and mistakes.
Community-Driven Agenda
We respect your time and develop the agenda from the ground up based on community feedback and what you're experiencing. Every topic is chosen because our network said it matters.
Vetted Solution Providers
Every vendor presentation is carefully curated to ensure relevance to the challenges our community faces. We select speakers based on their ability to provide real value, not their budget.
The Sentinel Promise
Every forum delivers real solutions to real problems from real leaders who've been in your shoes.
Why Leaders Trust Sentinel
M Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
Experience world-class hospitality in the entertainment capital of the world. The M Resort provides the perfect setting for focused collaboration and networking.
Five Ways to Level Up
Each forum combines multiple formats to deliver maximum value and actionable intelligence.
Intelligence Briefings
Receive classified threat intelligence directly from government agencies and industry leaders.
Defense Councils
Closed-door peer discussions with Fortune 500 CISOs.
Tactical Training
Hands-on workshops with take-home frameworks.
Strategic Planning
Executive sessions on future threats and defense investments.
Live Simulations
Real-world attack scenarios with red/blue team exercises.
What Leaders Say
"Already wrote an email summary to our leaders, with 7 action items for various folks to follow up on."
"Some of the topics will spur strategic discussions within my division as well with agency leadership."
"Several takeaways that I will be able to use to enhance our strategy, optimize current processes, and improve our day to day."
"I share the presentations with my team for review as well as to gauge if any vendors might meet our needs."
"I like to hear from those that are living the issues... those that are doing it confirm real world discussions."
Connect with Your Peers
Build lasting relationships with fellow security leaders who understand your challenges. Every attendee is vetted to ensure productive, high-level conversations.
From structured roundtables to informal networking sessions, you'll have multiple opportunities to connect, share insights, and develop partnerships that extend beyond the forum.