Vendor Reveal Party
Join us for an engaging and insightful presentation titled “Vendor Reveal Party”, hosted by Daniel, a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Alexander, an experienced security professional and vendor. This unique event is designed to shed light on the best practices for CISOs and their teams when interacting with vendors and partners.
Presentation Overview: Daniel and Alex will guide participants through a series of typical scenarios where CISOs and vendors interact. They will highlight both effective and ineffective approaches to these interactions, providing valuable insights from both perspectives. The presentation will cover:
Good and Bad Approaches: Learn the dos and don’ts of engaging with vendors, including the best times to initiate contact and the pitfalls to avoid.
CISO and Vendor Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the needs and expectations from both sides, fostering better communication and collaboration.
Interactive Games: Participate in fun and interactive games designed to break the ice and encourage conversations outside of the usual comfort zones.
Key Takeaways: Participants will leave with REAL insights into how vendors operate and what they need from CISOs and their teams. Additionally, they will receive ACTUAL tips on improving interactions with vendors, ensuring more productive and mutually beneficial relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your vendor management skills and build stronger partnerships!
Daniel Shuler
Daniel is an Information Security executive who has been working in the Information Security Industry for 20+ years. Daniel has executed strategic security objectives across the Utility, Government, Healthcare and Consulting industries. He began his career applying security controls to the critical infrastructure of Phoenix, AZ, progressed to designing cyber security programs for Americas Nuclear reactor operators, he established the risk management program for 4th largest County in the US, developed and operated the information security program for Phoenix Children's Hospital. Daniel is now focused on developing and certifying a world class security program for Exponent, a premier engineering consulting firm with offices around the world.
Alexander J. Dita
Alexander has been consulting for clients across California in Manufacturing, Government, Utilities, and Technology for the last 15 years. He has the OSCP, CISSP, and CCSP certifications, is a board member of the ISC2 Silicon Valley Chapter and the SV-ISSA Chapter, and an organizer for the BSidesSF Conference. In his little spare time, he enjoys hacking in his home lab, studying for the OSEP, and starting yet another short-lived hobby. Alexander is a Security Advisor for Optiv focusing on helping companies in Silicon Valley, CA.