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March Highlights: CISO Burnout, ISO Insights & SIEM Struggles

Welcome to the March edition of CISO Platform Highlights – your quick snapshot of the most insightful content, expert conversations, and community updates from the world of cybersecurity leadership.

This month, we explored one of the industry's most pressing issues – CISO burnout – and shared expert takes, practical strategies, and community knowledge to help you stay resilient and ahead of the curve. Plus, nominations for CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards USA 2025 are now open!

 


 

 

Fireside Chat You Can’t Miss

The Challenge Of CISO Burnout – Impacts & Strategic Mitigation Tactics

A powerful discussion featuring:

  • Bikash Barai – Co-Founder, FireCompass

  • Daniel Chechik – CISO, Walkme

  • Andy Ellis – CISO, Orca Security

  • Michael Seaman – VP IT, Skopos Financial

  • Gary Bronson – CIO, Fortium Partners

These top voices explored the growing mental health crisis among security leaders, its impact on organizations, and how strategic mitigation can make a real difference.

 

>>Read the Executive Summary 

 


 

 

Featured Reads from the Community

1) The Cost of ISO 27001 Compliance: Is It Worth It? | By Ray Parker

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A practical breakdown of the financial and operational aspects of achieving ISO 27001 certification. The piece dives deep into costs, benefits, and ROI for organizations looking to boost compliance and trust.

>>Read More

 

 

2) 15+ Years of Loading Threat Intel into SIEM: Why Does This Still Suck? | By Anton Chuvakin

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A refreshingly honest take on the long-standing struggle of integrating threat intelligence into SIEMs. Anton explores what’s broken—and what still has potential.

>>Read More

 


 

 

Call for Nominations: CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards (USA) | In Association With EC Council

We’re thrilled to open up nominations for the CISO 100 Awards & Future CISO Awards – USA Edition. Know someone who’s leading the charge in cybersecurity? Or think you should be recognized? 

Date: 1st & 2nd October 2025
Venue: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

>>Nominate Yourself or a Peer 

 

Access Guide: CISO Platform Top 100 Awards & Annual Conference – India + Middle East

The February 21st edition of our India + Middle East Awards & Conference was a resounding success! Check out the Master Guide to relive the highlights, insights, and moments that mattered. 

>>Access the Guide

 


 

 

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City Round Table Meetup - Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata

  • Description:
    CISO Playbook Round Table Overview : 
    Our round tables are designed to bring together top CISOs and IT leaders in intimate, focused sessions. These closed-door discussions will provide a platform to explore key security challenges and solutions. These sessions aim to create a focused, closed-door environment where 08-10 CISOs will dive deeply into the practicalities of implementing specific technologies.
    • Technology Implementation: From…
  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, playbook, round table

CISO Cocktail Reception At RSAConference USA, San Francisco 2025 !

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    We are excited to invite you to the CISO Cocktail Reception if you are there at the RSA Conference USA, San Francisco 2025. It will be hosted aboard a private yacht, so that our CISO's can enjoy the beautiful San Francisco skyline while cruising the Bay Area! This event is organized by EC-Council with CISOPlatform and FireCompass as proud community partners. 

    Yacht Party…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, usa, san francisco, rsaconference 2025

Round Table Dubai 2025 | GISEC

  • Description:
    CISO Playbook Round Table Overview : 

    Our round tables are designed to bring together top CISOs and IT leaders in intimate, focused sessions. These closed-door discussions will provide a platform to explore key security challenges and solutions. These sessions aim to create a focused, closed-door environment where 08-10 CISOs will dive deeply into the practicalities of implementing specific technologies.
    • Technology…
  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee

Fireside Chat On Navigating the Cyber Insurance Landscape: Key Considerations for CISOs

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    We’re excited to bring you an insightful fireside chat on "Navigating the Cyber Insurance Landscape: Key Considerations for CISOs" with Dan Bowden (Global Business CISO, Marsh McLennan) and Erik Laird (Vice President - North America, FireCompass). In this fireside chat, we'll decode the complexities of cyber insurance from a CISO’s lens and uncover how to make smarter, security-aligned decisions when it comes to policy design, claims, and ROI.

    As cyberattacks grow in…

  • Created by: Biswajit Banerjee
  • Tags: ciso, cyber insurance, dan bowden