SANS Security West 2026 - SANS@Night: The Changing Role of a Security Leader and What It Means to You

As the world of information technology continues to change, so does the role of the security leader. Whether you're a CISO, Director of Security, or someone aspiring for such a position, you should consider how the current trends in IT and business affect your professional journey. Does your current approach to security leadership set you up for success? Attend this session to learn how experienced CISOs:

• Align their security strategy to the business it aims to support
• Ask the right questions to excel in challenging situations
• Gain support of their efforts from non-security stakeholders

Use technical and communication skills to their advantage Those of us whose professional roots are grounded in technology often look at enterprise defenses from the perspective of the threats. While understanding the relationship between attacks and defenses is important, it's no longer sufficient. Attend this session to learn how to think about the role of a modern security leader to succeed in today's environment.