Topic: AI-Native Security Leadership: Strategic Planning for the Next-Gen CISO
Abstract: As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across enterprise operations, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is evolving from protecting AI systems to leading AI-driven business transformation securely. The next generation of CISOs must develop strategies that integrate AI into cybersecurity operations while addressing governance, workforce readiness, emerging threats, and business resilience. The current webinar explores how security leaders can build an AI-native security strategy that aligns with organizational objectives, enhances cyber resilience, and enables responsible innovation. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI for threat detection, security operations, and decision support while establishing governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term trust. The webinar will also discuss how CISOs can measure the effectiveness of AI initiatives, manage organizational change, foster collaboration across executive teams, and create a security culture that supports continuous innovation. Join us to gain strategic insights into leading AI adoption while maintaining resilience, stakeholder confidence, and business value.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how AI is reshaping the strategic responsibilities of the modern CISO.
- Learn how to develop an AI-native cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Explore opportunities to modernize SOC operations using AI and automation.
- Identify governance and risk management practices for AI-enabled security programs.
- Build executive strategies for workforce readiness and organizational resilience.
- Gain actionable recommendations for leading AI transformation while maintaining trust and security.
Speaker:
Bob Fabien Zinga, Information Warfare Commander, U.S. Navy
Bio: Bob Fabien Zinga is the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Santa Clara University and an Information Warfare Commander at the U.S. Navy Reserve. He is recognized for his knowledge, vision, leadership, and collaborative approach to the constantly evolving and complex domain of information security and risk management. Bob demonstrates the ability to establish positive C-level and boardroom relationships to drive significant change, advance cybersecurity risk management strategy, and enable organizational growth.
