Nominate your favorite CISO for the 2025 CarolinaCISO #ORBIE Awards | https://lnkd.in/dfa2_9dS Chief Information Security Officers are leading in unprecedented ways and demonstrating excellence in technology security that safeguards their organizations. Recognize Carolina CISOs (or equivalent roles) who are leading well by nominating now for the ORBIE Awards! Who will you nominate? Inspire Leadership Network Charlotte Business Journal Triangle Business Journal Kathy Harris
CarolinaCISO
IT Services and IT Consulting
The Preeminent Peer Leadership Network of Carolina Chief Information Security Officers
About us
CarolinaCISO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Carolina chief information security officers. Our membership is comprised exclusively of CISOs (or equivalent executive roles) from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to build a strong, professional community among Carolina's information technology leaders, by providing a forum to share ideas, best practices and experiences relevant to CISOs. We create opportunities for technology leaders to engage in substantive, issues-based discussion related to their industries and profession. Members benefit by collaborating with others, building meaningful relationships, and promoting professional development through executive events that facilitate valuable interaction among senior-level experts. MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION Members must be a Carolina CISO or equivalent senior technology leader for an organization with at least $100 million annual revenue. Organizations over $1 billion qualify for a second membership and organizations over $5 billion may enroll a third member – provided the organization’s primary technology leader is a member in good standing. ABOUT THE ORBIE AWARDS Established in 1998, the ORBIE® Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. This annual event honors chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
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carolinaciso.org
External link for CarolinaCISO
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2024
Employees at CarolinaCISO
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Christina Bray
CISO ● Cybersecurity ● Technology ● Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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Gavin Guttersen
Business Executive | VP, Chief Information Security Officer at NetApp | Entrepeneur
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Steve Cobb
vCISO | CISO | CIO | CTO | Strategic Cybersecurity and IT/Engineering Leader | @Prot3ctD3f3nd on Twitter
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Jonathon Striley
CISSP, CCSP, CEH | Cybersecurity Leader in the Financial Services industry
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It's going to be epic. HoustonCISO | CarolinaCISO
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Trivia question for you: Which kind of plant was Duke Energy’s first generating station: A. Coal | B. Hydro | C. Nuclear | D. Natural Gas? Members of CarolinaCISO got an exclusive look at Duke Energy Corporation's latest technological innovations, from energy storage to advanced nuclear and hydrogen technology, and their use of drones for safety and security both at night and to access tight, easily accessible areas. Special thanks the CarolinaCISO Vice Chair Martin Strasburger and CharlotteCIO member Bonnie Titone for hosting this insightful program. Gratitude to Fortinet for their continuous support enabling programs like Inside Duke Energy. Here's the answer to what curious minds want to know: Duke Energy’s first generating station was...a Hydro plant 😊 CarolinaCISO | CharlotteCIO | Inspire Leadership Network | Lourdes Gipson, MBA★
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Excited to welcome Dustin Baptiste, CISSP, GEVA, Vice President, Information Security and Risk Governance/ Information Security Officer at Civic Federal Credit Union, as one of the newest members of CarolinaCISO, on behalf of the CarolinaCISO Advisory Board. Welcome, Dustin, to this incredible community that is strengthening the collective defense and shaping the Carolina technology leadership! Christina Bray, Chair | Martin Strasburger, Vice Chair | Amy Bogac, Membership Chair | Sanjeev Sah, MHA, Membership Co-Chair |Inspire Leadership Network | CarolinaCISO
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On behalf of the CarolinaCISO Advisory Board, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Frank DePaola, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer at Enpro Inc., as one of the newest members of CarolinaCISO! Welcome, Frank, to this incredible community that is shaping the future of technology leadership in Carolina and beyond! Christina Bray, Chair | Martin Strasburger, Vice Chair | Amy Bogac, Membership Chair |Sanjeev Sah, MHA, Membership Co-Chair |Inspire Leadership Network |CarolinaCISO
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#CarolinaCISO | Founding Member Dinner Inspire Leadership Network Kathy Harris
It's not often that history is made in a magical place, but then again, this evening celebrating the inaugural CarolinaCISO chapter was no ordinary gathering of cybersecurity professionals. The room was filled with Carolina’s finest leaders dedicated to making history with the official launch of the Inspire Leadership Network CarolinaCISO chapter at Angus Barn. The evening was filled with engaging conversations, laughter, and shared experiences, highlighting best practices and solutions geared toward fortifying Carolina's collective defense. Special thanks to Christina Bray, Collins Aerospace and Martin Strasburger, Duke Energy Corporation for hosting the evening and setting the tone for great things to come. Congratulations Founding Members Grant Walsh, Flow Control Group| Ben Schwering, Premier, Inc. | Jonathan Dallaire, SECU | Gavin Guttersen, NetApp | Aaron Pardue, Reynolds American Inc. | Brian Kilpatrick, Truliant Federal Credit Union | Steve Cobb, SecurityScorecard | Jonathon Striley, Coastal Credit Union | Sanjeev Sah, MHA, Novant Health | Kimberly Trapani, American Tire Distributors | Amy Bogac, Baker Tilly US | John Opala, PhD, Hanesbrands, Inc. | Nelly Nauman, Parexel | Sophie S., SECU | Brian Wilson, SAS | Jerry Fowler, Krispy Kreme | Matthew Hudon, CISSP, Fluke Corporation | Chris Johnson, 3D Systems | Janet Heins, CISSP, ChenMed And a warm welcome to Brad Johnson, Indivior. Thanks for joining the conversation and sharing this monumental occasion. Lourdes Gipson, MBA★ | Bethany Monahan
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Exciting news for CISOs in the Carolinas! Introducing CarolinaCISO, the newest chapter of Inspire Leadership Network, expanding the premier peer network for top cybersecurity leaders across the region. If you know a CISO in the Carolinas, please share the network with them. Learn more at: CarolinaCISO.org #CISO #CybersecurityLeadership #InspireLeadershipNetwork
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#CarolinaCISO | Founding Member Dinner Inspire Leadership Network Lourdes Gipson, MBA★
Senior Executive Director | Inspire Leadership Network | ORBIE Awards | Technology, Cybersecurity & Marketing Leadership | C-Suite Advisor | Driving generative leadership, innovation & results through collective wisdom
𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 the official establishment of CarolinaCISO, advancing cybersecurity leadership in the Carolinas. CarolinaCISO, part of the Inspire Leadership Network- a trusted space where Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) come together to collaborate, share insights, and build strong connections. This vibrant community fosters open dialogue, celebrates successes, and strengthens our collective defenses. ✨The thoughtful planning for the year ahead, combined with the incredible wisdom and strategies of our members, will continue to fortify the CarolinaCISO ecosystem. A special thank you to Chair Christina Bray, Collins Aerospace, for your vision and leadership, and to vice-chair Martin Strasburger, Duke Energy Corporation, and all our founding members for your unwavering support. Together, we are creating an extraordinary year ahead! Inspired by your leadership, we recognize that our greatest strength lies in leading with confidence and harnessing the power of collective resilience. 🌐 We are excited to announce the inaugural CarolinaCISO #ORBIE Awards this year—a celebration of excellence in cybersecurity leadership. We look forward to an exceptional year ahead, filled with opportunities to collaborate, grow, and strengthen the CarolinaCISO community. Inspire Leadership Network | Kathy Harris | Bethany Monahan #CarolinaCISO #Leadership #CollectiveDefense #CISO #ORBIE
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The Inspire Leadership Network Just Got Bigger…. Inspire is delighted to welcome Club CMO as our third community in the preeminent peer leadership network of C-suite executives! Link to press release in comments below. DM us to learn about new opportunities for connection, recognition, and inspiration!
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Senior Executive Director | Inspire Leadership Network | ORBIE Awards | Technology, Cybersecurity & Marketing Leadership | C-Suite Advisor | Driving generative leadership, innovation & results through collective wisdom
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
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