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

C-Suite Exchange: 2025 Top 100 Award Winners - UK & EU
Virtual
27 Aug 2025

C-Suite Exchange: 2025 Top 100 Award Winners - USA
Virtual
3 Sep 2025

Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - September
Virtual event
23 Sep 2025

The key to cyber resilience - and the minimum viable company
Virtual
24 Sep 2025


C-Suite Exchange: 2025 Top 100 Award Winners - APAC
Virtual
1 Oct 2025


Data strategy for an AI-powered enterprise: The C-Suite perspective
House of Commons
8 Oct 2025

Collaboration at the core: Driving ROI in a disrupted world
Virtual event
9 Oct 2025

Data strategy for an AI-powered enterprise: Learnings and lessons
Virtual
5 Nov 2025


From content chaos to intelligence: What AI means for enterprises
Virtual
13 Nov 2025


Quantum, AI and the future of cybersecurity defence
Virtual
19 Nov 2025

Technology Leaders Advisory Board Meetup - November
Virtual event
25 Nov 2025

Go for growth: Simplifying data, maximising value
Deutsche Bank Park
27 Nov 2025


Nashville Advisory Board Meetup - December
Virtual event
9 Dec 2025
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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.