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Reflecting on remarkable leaders. Gratitude fills me for the vision, energy, and dedication you bring to every moment. This year has been marked by meaningful connections and shared progress, all thanks to you. Learning and growing alongside such thoughtful, compassionate individuals is such an honor. You embraced opportunities and built relationships that inspire and uplift. ✨Here's to continuing this incredible journey and building something extraordinary in the year ahead! Inspire Leadership Network DallasCISO | BayAreaCISO | CarolinaCISO | MinnesotaCISO SoCalCISO 2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 The National CISO Collective Defense was a significant step forward and an inspiring gathering. Our defense grows stronger when we unite with purpose, share insights, and collaborate across industries. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient cybersecurity community. We are deeply grateful to Ronald Banks, CISO Toyota Financial Services Corporation, for his leadership as 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 of the Inspire Leadership Network. His vision has been instrumental in strengthening our collective defense, both nationally and globally, advancing our mission to build a unified, proactive community. 🌐With 12 active chapters and plans to grow to 16 by 2025, the Inspire Leadership Network is echoing its ethos across 45+ CISO and CIO chapters. It was inspiring to gather for our first National CISO conversation. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 for your unwavering commitment. Your dedication and diverse perspectives are a reminder of our shared responsibility to lead with purpose and foster meaningful connections. Looking forward to our National gathering at #Converge25 – This program will be unlike any other year, with exclusive, behind-the-scenes experiences across New York! Inspire Leadership Network| • Lisa LaRoque | Jen Wise | Monique Cook #CISO #CollectiveDefense #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ORBIE

Happy Holidays from BayAreaCISO💫 Wrapping up the year on higher ground with gratitude and celebration! Thank you, Uy Ut, and the Accel team, for hosting such a wonderful BayAreaCISO and BayAreaCIO gathering. It's always wonderful to be in great company with the group that started it all—heart full! As we raised our glasses to toast this year’s successes, our heartfelt thanks go to the incredible CISO and CIO community. 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓮𝐫𝓼 to the BayAreaCISO founding members—visionaries who make our chapters exceptional. A special thank you to our founding Chair, Eddie Borrero, for his leadership and vision that continue to shape our chapter. Thank you to Year Up United— Lisa Jackson, and Victor Espino —for highlighting the opportunities and impact of this extraordinary program. Wishing you a season of joy, unity, and collective defense. Happy Holidays! Inspire Leadership Network | Manda Carpenter #BauAreaCISO #Collectivedefense #Gratitude #Accel

Never let a good crisis go to waste… - Admiral Mike Rogers. Inspire Leadership Network Had a thought-provoking discussion with Admiral Mike Rogers, former Director of the NSA, on the crucial leadership lessons that arise during tough times. His insights underscored the significance of teamwork and collaboration in navigating today’s intricate cybersecurity landscape. Key takeaways: - 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Strong leadership and collaboration drive meaningful outcomes; technology alone falls short. - 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬: Prioritize positive business results, ensuring technology aligns with broader organizational goals. - 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Proactive vulnerability management is vital amidst rising cybersecurity threats. - 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: View technology and cyber roles as value centers contributing to overall success, not just cost centers. - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬: Challenges breed opportunities for improvement and innovation; maintaining the status quo is not an option. - 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: Nurturing the next-gen leaders is key to equip them for upcoming challenges. Admiral Rogers’ perspective reminds us of our collective duty to lead purposefully and build robust connections within our communities. Together, cultivating innovative ideas and strategies will grow and support our collective defense efforts. #CollectiveDefese #Converge25 DallasCISO | BayAreaCISO | CarolinaCISO

Year Up United had the incredible opportunity to volunteer and attend the ORBIE CISO and CIO Awards last week! A special shoutout to the 16 current interns who were up early, greeting, welcoming, and checking in the amazing finalists on both Thursday and Friday. Huge thanks to Lourdes Gipson, MBA★, Alexandra Uman, and Sydney Lawrence, along with the rest of the Inspire team, for their dedication and hard work. I'm excited to continue the important conversations with Eddie Borrero, Eric Tan, Mark Amey, E'Jaaz Ali, CISSP, HCISPP, Deborah Muro, and Ahsan Baig about, collaborating, expanding opportunities and creating pathways to livable wages across the Bay Area and throughout California. #YearUpUnited #OpportunityCreation #LivableWages #CIOAwards #CISOAwards Christine Browning, PHR, SHRM-CP

Standing Strong Together: Tech Day of Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Today, I am reflecting on how breast cancer touches so many lives and the urgency for a cure. It was a special honor to support this cause during the inaugural BayAreaCISO #ORBIE Awards, and I am grateful to be part of a community that stands together in moments like this. #TechDayInPink2024, raises awareness, support, and essential funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. What began as an initiative led by Michael Smith, CIO of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has blossomed into a global movement uniting the tech industry to help end breast cancer. Every post using #TechInPink2023 and #TimeToEndBreastCancer unlocks donations from companies dedicated to this life-saving cause. This cause is close to my heart. I am inspired by the incredible women who have bravely faced and overcome breast cancer, finding that the greatest gift after their journey is the chance to fully enjoy life with loved ones. Let’s honor those still fighting, celebrate survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. 💞 Whether it’s wearing pink, sharing a post, or offering comfort to someone affected, every action counts. Thank you to my Inspire Leadership Network family for standing with me in support of this important cause. #TechDayofPink2024 #TimeToEndBreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #InspireLeadershipNetwork BayAreaCISO | DallasCISO | CarolinaCISO