Why the Roundtable?

There’s a reason our CISOExecNet engagements use a roundtable format—and it’s more than just symbolism. Andy Land and I have been thinking lately about the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The table was round so that no one sat at the “head,” no voice was more important than another, and every perspective mattered. That idea feels surprisingly modern, especially in a profession where the challenges are immense and the answers almost always require a shared brain trust.

Our CISOExecNet roundtables were built 20 years ago with that same spirit. Every CISO member who walks into the room brings hard-earned lessons, war stories, and insights shaped by real pressure and real responsibility. The value isn’t in a single presentation—it’s in the collective intelligence that emerges when you put smart, battle-tested leaders shoulder-to-shoulder, all focused on the same issues. A circle invites honesty. It invites vulnerability. It invites clarity. And our CISO members tell us again and again that they leave each session sharper, more grounded, and more connected than when they walked in.

In an industry that sometimes feels like an endless series of fires to put out, these gatherings are a reminder that we’re stronger—and wiser—together. Everyone gets a seat. Everyone gets a voice. And in that shared space, something pretty remarkable happens. We don’t just talk about solving cybersecurity challenges—we actually move the needle.

If you are a CISO or BISO or Divisional CISO or a Senior Level Information Security Leader in the US and we don't know you, please contact us. We would love to welcome you to the Round Table.

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