CISO 100 celebration: Keeping up with external threats, internal expectations

Celebrating the Global CISO 100 and tackling modern security together.

HotTopics C-suite Exchange in partnership with 

Being a CISO is heavy work right now. You are constantly balancing relentless external threats with massive internal expectations, all while trying to build a security culture that actually works.

That is why we are getting together. Hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Thales, this virtual C-Suite Exchange is a space to celebrate our Global CISO 100 winners and talk about what it really takes to lead.

We will dive into the actual weight of protecting an organisation today—both operational and emotional. This is an interactive session focused on how CISOs are stepping up as trusted, accountable C-level champions. No generic slide decks, just real conversations with your peers.

Event details

📍 Location: Virtual

🗓 Date: 8th October 2026

🕛 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

👥 Hosts: Doug Drinkwater, Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics

🎤 Speakers: Jay Thurston, CISO at Thales | Rob Elliss, VP Sales EMEA, Data Protection & Authentication at Thales

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