Quality Leadership Goes Beyond Management
In cybersecurity, the most effective leaders are ethically grounded and proactive in navigating uncertainty. They balance business demands with the needs of their teams, ensuring not only strong technical defenses but also cultivating a resilient organizational culture.
As threats grow more sophisticated and technology becomes more accessible, leadership rooted in integrity has never been more critical. To maintain this posture, we must prepare the next generation of leaders to also rise to the challenge.
ISC2 Security Congress 2025, taking place October 28–30 in Nashville and online, brings together influential cybersecurity leaders to share hard-earned lessons on inspiring teams, navigating crises and anticipating emerging trends.
Attendees will gain insight into strategies that strengthen both technical defenses and leadership skills. By focusing on leadership, professionals can build a safer, more resilient cybersecurity future that puts people first.
Next-Level Leadership Sessions at ISC2 Security Congress
Everyone Has a Plan Until They Are Punched in the Mouth – Stories from the Cybersecurity Ring
Featuring: Ken Fishkin, CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, Associate Director of Information Security, Lowenstein Sandler, Tran Cheung, MBA, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, GSNA, PMP, Director of IT Risk, Compliance and Governance, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Matt Lang, CISSP, CCSP, Director, Cybersecurity Practice, SVAM International and Mallik S. Prasad, Lead Security Architect, Ericsson
Explore how embracing failure can fuel growth in your cybersecurity career with real stories from seasoned professionals. You’ll learn to turn setbacks into opportunities, develop resilience and build stronger teams and programs from your experiences.
Cybersecurity: From Cost Center to Competitive Advantage
Featuring: Bryan Willett, CISSP, CISO, Lexmark International
Have you ever considered viewing security as a strategic asset instead of an expense? Discover how strong cybersecurity practices can drive sales, build customer trust and fuel business growth.
Leading Security into a Post-Quantum Future
Featuring: Christopher G. Pope, MBA, CISSP, CCSP, CEH, Manager, DevOps, ExxonMobil
Prepare your organization for the coming wave of quantum disruption by understanding the risks and vulnerability. Gain practical leadership strategies to navigate this shift, balancing risk management with innovation.
From Zero to Cyber Hero: Building a Robust Cyber Organization from Scratch
Featuring: Svetlana M. Davenport, CISSP, CISO, Sylvamo Corporation
This interactive session will share key lessons and practical insights for building or leading a cybersecurity program. Discover the blueprint and learn leadership tactics to cultivate culture, attract talent and build trust in emerging organizations.
Drop-Shipping a New Security Department into a Multibillion-Dollar Company
Featuring: Jonathan Lampe, CISSP, Group Manager, Milwaukee Tool
Ever dreamed of rebooting your security department? Discover a real-world case study on rapidly building a security function at scale, with key lessons in organizational design, stakeholder management and executive alignment.
Level Up
Whether you’re already leading a team or looking ahead, ISC2 Security Congress 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to elevate your leadership skills with sessions like these. Check out the full agenda to see what’s in store.
For those looking to go further, the exclusive Pre-Conference Workshops on October 26 and 27 are in-depth sessions that dig into specialized topics ahead of the main event. Sign up today!
Shape the Future of Cybersecurity
Register now to gain essential skills and join the next generation of leaders shaping the future of digital safety.
