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Where defenders of business continuity unite to stop downtime. Built for CISOs, by CISOs.
THE RESILIENT CISO INNER CIRCLE
Shaping the future of cybersecurity
Cyber incidents are inevitable, and the cost of downtime and disruption can be devastating. The question isn’t if they’ll happen — it’s how you’ll respond and recover quickly and completely. Resilient CISOs are redefining cybersecurity leadership, shifting from protection to resilience, minimizing disruption, and ensuring business continuity.
It’s time to adapt, innovate, and lead — whether you’re an established CISO or exploring Virtual CISO or Fractional CISO pathways.
Join the movement. Be the future.
Top 6 CISO challenges
Downtime stems from more than breaches — it’s the result of compounding risks across the business. Here’s where Resilient CISOs focus to minimize downtime and strengthen the modern CISO role.
RANSOMWARE
ATTACKS
Neutralize ransomware with always-on visibility and automated recovery.
SUPPLY CHAIN
RISKS
Secure end-to-end device lifecycle with persistent controls.
DATA
BREACHES
Secure end-to-end device lifecycle with persistent controls.
THEFT
& LOSS
Track, recover and secure lost devices with persistent end point visibility.
INSIDER
THREATS
Detect and mitigate risks with real-time insights and automation.
COMPLIANCE &
REGULATIONS
Stay compliant with automated reporting and resilient endpoint controls.
CISO insights
Stay ahead of threats with curated insights, reports, events, and peer wisdom — designed for leaders shaping the next era of cyber resilience.
Latest Research
The Resilient CISO: The State of Enterprise Cyber Resilience
Get the ebookIntroducing The Resilient CISO Video Series
WATCH NOWMoving Beyond Defense: A Resilient CISO’s guide to What Cyber Resilience Should Be
READ THE BLOGMaverick Research: CISOs Must Transform Their Role or Become Obsolete by Gartner®
READ THE REPORTInside Absolute Security’s Resilient CISO Retreat in Goa
READ THE BLOGWhat Resilient CISOs are discussing
The Resilient CISO, with MSFT Corp VP, Deputy CISO Ann Johnson & Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas
Join Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas for another segment of The Resilient CISO. This week, Microsoft Corporate VP and Deputy CISO Ann Johnson discusses Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity and how AI is changing the digital business landscape.
The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 2: Translating cyber risk into business impact
In this episode of The Resilient CISO, Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas speaks with Aikido Security CISO Mike Wilkes about elevating boardroom discussions, reframing risk in business terms, and redefining the CISO role to include stronger recovery strategies and organizational adaptability.
The Resilient CISO Awards are back for 2027
Following our inaugural class of honorees, the Resilient CISO Awards return to recognize the leaders redefining cyber resilience, moving beyond defense to keep the business running through anything. This year we’re honoring resilience at two stages: the leaders setting the standard today, and those rising to define it next. Nominate a peer, a rising leader on your team, or yourself.
For current, sitting CISOs demonstrating enterprise-wide influence, measurable resilience outcomes, and leadership that reaches the boardroom.
For the Office of the CISO — Security Director and above — driving resilience within their scope today and on the path to the top seat tomorrow.
Key dates strip
Nominations close February 28, 2027 · Winners announced at RSAC, March 23, 2027.
Celebrating our 2026 honorees
Our inaugural honorees set the benchmark: enterprise-wide influence, adaptability, and resilience as a measurable outcome. This year’s winners will join them.
Vince Aimutis, VP, Director of Information Services & CISO, Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Andy Albrecht, VP & CISO, Domino’s
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Andres Andreu, CISO, Constella Intelligence
Morgan Bjerke, CISO, Thomson Reuters
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Sharon Kelley, Executive Director for Information
Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO, United Airlines
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Security & CISO, NJIT
Sebastian Goodwin, SVP & Chief Trust Officer, Autodesk
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Allen Ohanian, CISO, LA County DCFS
Abhishek Jha, Global CISO, Tata Technologie
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Rinki Sethi, CISO & CSO, Upwind
Barbara O'Neill, Global CISO, Ernst & Young
Margarita Rivera, Global CISO, Carnival Cruises
Brad Schaufenbuel, VP & CISO, Paychex
Chris Tyberg, CISO, Abbott
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Events
Join top CISOs at our exclusive events. Gain real-world insights, connect with peers, and strengthen your approach to enterprise cyber resilience.
Curated research and tools built for CISOs leading through disruption —
covering resilience, recovery, and risk readiness.