Let’s get to know some real superheroes! These aren’t your typical caped crusaders; they’re protectors of the digital world. The CSO Hall of Fame is a special club for the coolest security leaders who have made big contributions to keeping businesses safe from cyber threats. These leaders have spent at least ten years in top jobs like CSOs (Chief Security Officers), CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers), or other important security roles, making them legends in the industry.

Imagine this: You’re at a big, fancy event, and it’s your chance to meet some of the brightest stars in security. That’s what’s going to happen at the CSO Conference + Awards, where the CSO Hall of Fame will welcome its new members. This exciting gathering will take place from October 21-23, 2024, at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona.

Now, let’s meet some of the stars! The Class of 2024 features rock stars like Jerry Geisler from Walmart and Phil Venables from Google Cloud. They’re among others who have done amazing work keeping giant companies safe from the bad guys in cyberspace. From the Class of 2023, we have folks like Rich Agostino from Target and Nicole Darden Ford from Rockwell Automation, who have also done superhero-worthy things to protect their companies.

Going back a bit, the CSO Hall of Fame has included stars from the past years who have done equally impressive work. From creating super-safe plans to fighting against cyber villains, these Hall of Famers have shown us all how it’s done. They’ve worked in big-name companies like Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and even more.

Plus, the Hall of Fame also honored Michael Assante after he passed away. He left a heroic legacy in the cybersecurity world through his work with the SANS Institute and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

So, there you have it! These security leaders are like the Avengers of the corporate world, always ready to save the day from cyber dangers. They’re the ones who make sure that when we’re shopping, banking, or just surfing the web, our personal info stays out of the clutches of the bad guys.

If you want to learn more about these guardians of the digital universe, check out their stories at www.csoonline.com/article/568125/2022-cso-hall-of-fame-honorees.html.

And hey, if you’re thinking, “I want to be a hero like them,” or “My company needs a guardian too,” we at Diversified Outlook Group have got your back! Our team is ready to help guide you through the maze of cybersecurity. Just shoot us an email at support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com and let’s chat about how we can make your corner of the digital world a little safer.