2025 Agenda

October 7, 2025
SINETNew York

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Registration 

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

General Session
Main Auditorium

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

Welcome Remarks
Robert Rodriguez, Chairman and Founder, SINET, Venture Partner, SYN Ventures

8:40 AM – 9:20 AM

Speaking the Board’s Language: Effectively Articulating Risk

– As cybersecurity threats grow in complexity and impact, Chief Information Security Officers are increasingly expected to translate technical risk into strategic insight. Yet, many CISOs still struggle to effectively communicate cyber risk in a way that resonates with board members and executive leadership. This panel brings together seasoned CISOs and board advisors to explore how security leaders can bridge the communication gap, align security priorities with business objectives, and foster meaningful board-level conversations.Attendees will gain insights into:
– Proven methods for translating technical risk into business impact
– Tailoring communication styles to board expectations and risk appetite
– Leveraging metrics and storytelling to build trust and influence

Panelists:
– Jason Cenamor, Founder, The CISO Society
– Anthony Candeias, CISO, WeightWatchers
– Christina Cruz, Director, Cybersecurity, Advance
– Davin Darnt, CISO, Americas, Louis Vuitton
– Christina Morillo, Head of Information Security, New York Giants
– Yabing Wang, CIO & CISO, Justworks

9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

A Platform vs Point Product Approach
Abstract: A security platform can provide holistic coverage and reduce complexity: streamlining management, enhancing visibility, and creating efficient threat detection and response to enable agility and operational efficiency. While specialized innovative point products are useful for targeting specific security needs, they can also introduce increased complexity and integration issues throughout the operations.

As security technology becomes increasingly important for accelerating business and operational outcomes, this panel will investigate: Is it more efficient to leverage distinct point-products, or a unified security platform?

Panelists:
– Danny Hatfield, Managing Director – Venture Banking, Stifel
– Kurt John, CISO, Con Edison
– Doug Mayer, Vice President, CISO, WCG
– Tom Quinn, VP & CISO, T. Rowe Price
– Jim Rutt, CIO/CISO, Dana Foundation
– James Kim, Director, Technology GRC & Cyber Strategy, City National Bank of FL

10:00 AM – 10:40 AM

Future-Proof Your Security Org: How AI Will Change the Security Organization

– Will the CISO’s team become a one-person shop with the help of AI?
– Will security or IT teams cease to exist at some point? If so, what areas will change first?
– How large of a team will we need in 2 years, 5 years?
– What kind of future skill set will we be a priority in security and/or IT organizations?

Panelists:
– Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner, Rain Capital
– Nasrin Rezai, SVP, CISO, Verizon
– Alex Shulman-Peleg, Global CISO, Kraken Technologies
– Kelly Moan, CISO, City of New York
– Amy Batallones, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations, Blackstone
– Indy Dhiman, Information Security Officer, Humana

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

Navigating Nth Party Risk in Complex Supply Chains

Panelists:
– Sonia Arista, AVP Business Information Security, CVS Health
– Tim Brown, VP Security & CISO, SolarWinds
– Sai Iyer, CISO, Ziff Davis Enterprise
– Sudhanshu Kairab, SVP, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, & Compliance, Comcast
– Kevin McCarty, CISO & GVP, Information Security, Gartner
– Patricia Ryan, Sr. Director, CISO, QuidelOrtho

11:40 AM – 12:20 PM

Who Wins the New AI-Driven Ransomware Race?

There has been a lot of discussion about the use of AI to enhance security defense.  However, access to AI is not limited to defenders; attackers are leveraging the same technologies to elevate their ransomware campaigns to launch faster, more adaptive, and increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks.  So, who has more to gain and more to lose in this new era of AI-driven ransomware?  

Panelists:
– James Dean, Associate Vice President – Enterprise Cybersecurity, Hub-scale
– Nick Kotakis, Former SVP, Global Head of Third Party Risk, Northern Trust Corporation
– Tony Parrillo, VP Global Head of Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT, Schneider Electric
– Andrew Wilder, Chief Security Officer, Vetcor
– Monica Landen, CISO, Diligent
– Jeff Williams, President, Halcyon

12:20 PM – 1:10 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM 

SINET16 2025 Winners Announcements

1:10 PM – 1:50 PM

Leveraging AI to Protect the Enterprise

As cyber threats grow in scale and velocity, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a key enabler of enterprise cyber defense and technology risk management. This panel explores how AI can be harnessed to proactively secure networks, detect anomalies, and respond to threats in real time. From predictive breach detection to zero trust acceleration, our experts will share insights on deploying AI across the security stack—balancing innovation with governance, and automation with accountability.

Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into their security posture, understanding its capabilities and limitations, and preparing for the next wave of intelligent threats.

Panelists
– Emily Helmke, VP, Booz Allen Hamilton
– Brian Fricke, MSVP, CISO, Technology Risk Executive, City National Bank of Florida
– Ariel Litvin, Former CISO, First Quality Enterprises
– Latha Maripuri, CISO & VP, Engineering, Uber
– Ahmed Pasha, US Head of Information Security (CISO), Nomura Americas
– Peter Keenan, CISO, Lazard

1:50 PM – 2:30 PM

Cyber Risk & Regulation: Private Equity CISOs and Legal Perspectives

Join Skadden’s David Simon and top private equity CISOs for an engaging discussion on today’s most urgent cyber risk and compliance challenges. The panel will cover the impact of new regulations like SEC disclosure rules and the EU’s NIS2 Directive, as well as M&A security, third-party and supply chain risks, and global security standards. Discover practical strategies for incident response, ransomware defense, and board reporting, and learn how integrating legal and technical expertise can strengthen security and drive business value in private equity. Don’t miss these actionable insights for navigating the evolving cyber landscape.

Panelists:
– David Simon, Partner and Co-Head of the Global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, Skadden
– Gary Barnabo, Cybersecurity Director, EQT Group
– Alex Dickson, CISO, GCM Grosvenor
– Benjamin Eason, Managing Director, Cyber, Apollo Global Management
– Jared Nussbaum, CISO, Ares Management
– Joe Rubino, MD & CISO, Co-Head of Portfolio Resources Group, GTCR

2:30 PM – 3:10 PM

The Modern Business Plan of the CISO

Abstract: As the CISO role continues to emerge as the technical and risk business leader of the organization, what will the outlook be for the next 5 years of the CISO’s connection with the business; in terms of risk management, product development, and AI governance? CISOs often struggle to translate complex technical cybersecurity risks into clear, business-centric language that resonates with non-technical board members and executives. This can lead to underinvestment in security, misaligned priorities, and a lack of understanding regarding the true financial and reputational impact of cyber incidents. How can CISOs evolve their business plans so that their communication and reporting strategies articulate cyber risk in terms of business impact, financial exposure, and strategic objectives? How can the CISO shift quickly from a cost center to a strategic enabler?

Panelists:
– Michael Piacente, Managing Partner, Hitch Partners
– Eric Hussey, Chief Security & Risk Officer, Temenos
– Roy Luongo, CISO, United States Secret Service
– Lance Taylor, Senior Manager, Cyber Defense, CLEAR
– Amy Chaney, SVP Technology, COO, Global Technology – Risk & Control, Citi
– Yonesy Nunez, 5x CISO

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM – 4:10 PM

Models to Enhance Cyber & AI Risk Governance

Traditional governance frameworks are straining under the dual pressure of accelerating cyber threats and the unpredictable behavior of AI systems. While cybersecurity risks are increasingly complex and persistent, AI introduces a different set of challenges. This panel will examine the structural shortcomings in current governance models and consider how organizations can evolve oversight mechanisms to account for the fast-developing nature of cyber and AI risks.

Panelists:
– Robert Rodriguez, Chairman and Founder, SINET, Venture Partner, SYN Ventures
– Mandouh Csintalan, Information Security (Cyber Security), RenaissanceRe
– Niv Braun, Co-Founder & CEO, Noma Security
– Manan Kakkar, Cybersecurity AVP, Providence
– Erik Naugle, VP, Data Security & Use, Intuit
– Andy Stone, Chief Technology Officer – Americas, Pure Storage

4:10 PM – 4:50 PM

AI-Enabled Fraud & Phishing Attacks: Implications for Identity & Access

AI-driven fraud and phishing are rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, posing new risks to identity and access management. Attackers are using AI to bypass traditional security measures, automate convincing social engineering, and exploit identity weaknesses at scale. This session will provide a strategic look at these evolving threats and their impact on protecting digital identities and access controls. We’ll also discuss practical approaches to detection, response, and risk reduction using AI-informed tools and strategies.

Panelists:
– Yasmine Abdillahi, Executive Director Cyber GRC & Business Information Security Officer, Comcast
– Amit Basu, VP, CIO & CISO, International Seaways
– Phil Beyer, Head of Security, Flex
– Ram Hegde, SVP, CISO, Genpact
– Jim Hoover, VP of Global Threat Management and CISO for Cigna US Healthcare, Cigna

4:50 PM – 5:30 PM

From Discovery to Defense: How AI is Driving the Future of Vulnerability & Exposure Management

As attack surfaces expand and adversaries exploit faster, traditional vulnerability management is no longer enough.

This session will explore how AI is reshaping the full vulnerability and exposure management lifecycle, from intelligent discovery and contextual risk prioritization to predictive remediation and automated defense. Panelists will discuss real-world use cases where AI-powered tools enhance risk contextualization, reduce false positives, uncover previously hidden exposures, and enable security teams to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, preventative resilience.

Attendees will walk away with a practical understanding of how AI is not just enhancing vulnerability management, but transforming it into dynamic, continuous, risk-driven cyber defense.

Panelists:
– Dawn Marie Berry, Managing Director, SMBC
– Stephen Carter, CEO, Nucleus Security
– Pat Ford, Americas Cybersecurity VP & CISO, Schneider Electric
– Andy Ozment, Chief Technology Risk Officer & EVP, Capital One
– Lenny Vayner, CISO, Elliott Management
– Randy Vickers, Deputy CISO, National Student Clearinghouse

5:30 PM

Reception

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

General Reception