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The Secure CISO

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The peer-to-peer network for transformational security leaders

The life of a Chief Information Security Officer has never been more perilous. The surge of ransomware, nation-state attacks, misconfigured cloud services, fragmented multi-factor authentication and poor security cultures has pushed many to the brink — with the average CISO tenure now barely exceeding 18 months.

As such, present and future CISOs will face not only technical challenges but also career-defining scrutiny. As AI and quantum computing rapidly advance, security leaders must adapt strategies faster than ever — all while grappling with resource shortages, skills gaps and an evolving threat landscape.

Why should you join The Secure CISO community?

By becoming part of this peer-to-peer network, you will gain:

  • Exclusive access to global peer-led events with industry-recognised CISOs and security leaders.
  • Practical, actionable insights from cybersecurity practitioners.
  • Opportunities to elevate your profile through events and editorial thought leadership.
  • Connections with Thales executives and other influential leaders to stay ahead of modern cybersecurity threats.

Our mission:

Through this Secure CISO community, HotTopics and Thales want to empower the world’s most influential security leaders to learn, network and feel better prepared for an uncertain future. We will deliver expert insights, practical guidance and a collaborative platform to help CISOs and their teams:

  • Stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Strengthen their organisational resilience.
  • Lead with confidence in an increasingly hostile digital landscape.

Who should join?

This peer-to-peer community is tailored for:

  • C-level executives and directors who are responsible for cybersecurity.
  • Security architects, sales engineers, and technical strategists who are driving security transformation.
Tim Ayling

Tim Ayling | VP EMEA Cyber Security Specialists at Thales

What makes this community stand out is the honesty. Everyone here gets how tough the role can be and no one’s pretending to have all the answers. I’ve been in security leadership for years, but I still come away from these sessions with fresh ideas and new ways of thinking. That’s the value: learning from each other, without the noise.

Jay Thurston

Jay Thurston | Field CISO at Thales

It’s not easy being a CISO right now and that’s why this community matters. You’re not just hearing from speakers; you’re hearing from people who’ve been in the trenches. I’m proud to share what I’ve learned over the years, but just as often I’m learning from others. That shared experience, that openness, that’s what makes this space different.

Upcoming events

Join fellow CISOs and security leaders at in-person and virtual gatherings designed to foster collaboration, learning and innovation:

 

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CMO

Account-based marketing: Why it fails and how to fix it

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CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

The Studio Nashville

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 27 Oct 2025

CMO

The Studio Nashville CMO leadership

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 27 Oct 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

The sustainability of IT

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CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Data strategy for an AI-powered enterprise: Learnings and lessons

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 5 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO

From automation to autonomy: Rewiring enterprise operations with agentic AI

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 6 Nov 2025

CDO - Data

Reviewing data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 11 Nov 2025

CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 12 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 13 Nov 2025

CMO

Marketing Advisory Board Meetup

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 13 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 18 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO

Reinventing enterprise modernisation strategy with agentic AI

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 18 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Quantum, AI and the future of cybersecurity defence

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 19 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO

Becoming a frontier firm: Are you ready to operationalise Agentic AI

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 20 Nov 2025

CMO

Same team, same target: Finessing the sales and marketing dynamic

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 25 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - November

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 25 Nov 2025

CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CISO | CIO

Go for growth: Simplifying data, maximising value

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 27 Nov 2025

CMO

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, CMO leadership

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 3 Dec 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 4 Dec 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup - December

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 9 Dec 2025

CMO

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 21 Apr 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 22 Apr 2026

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

The Studio Sardinia

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Calendar_whiteCalendar_pink_purple 23 Jun 2026

Latest insights

All insights come from Thales and HotTopics

FEATURED REPORT

Data threat report

AI, quantum and the evolving data threatscape

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Cloud security study

Cloud-based services have become a common and critical part of enterprise infrastructure, but organisations still struggle to secure them. This latest edition of the Thales Cloud Security Study examines organisations’ challenges, successes and strategic plans related to their cloud-based infrastructure and services.

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Bad bot report

This report highlights the significant increase in malicious bot activity, which for the first time in a decade, surpassed human web traffic in 2024, accounting for 37% of all internet traffic. A major driver of this surge is the increased accessibility of AI tools, which have lowered the barrier to entry for cyber attackers, enabling them to create sophisticated and evasive bots at scale.

Confidence Training

Healthcare and life sciences - Data threat report

In this report, we share key findings from the 2025 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR) focused on HCLS organizations and examine the differences between HCLS survey respondents and global responses across all industry verticals. Many of the HCLS DTR survey results are similar to overall responses, but we note key differences.

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Strengthening Trust

This article explores Thales' groundbreaking work in Post-Quantum Cryptography — from pioneering new encryption standards and hybrid cryptographic solutions to developing quantum-resilient SIMs, passports, and data security systems. As quantum computing looms, Thales shows how proactive innovation and crypto-agility can safeguard global communications, identities, and data against tomorrow’s most powerful threats.

Global CISO Awards

Global CISO 100 2025 Winners

Global CISO 100 award winners

The Global CISO 100, hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Thales, recognises the most impactful Chief Information Security Officers worldwide. These leaders are redefining cybersecurity—turning complex threats into strategic business value.
Future CISO 100 Winners

Future CISO 100 award winners

The Future CISO 100, hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Thales, recognises the extraordinary talent, strategic foresight, and influential contributions of the world's budding CISOs. These innovators are anticipated to play a crucial role in fostering the next generation.

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