Use this template to build a strong defense against remote threats by standardizing secure access, enforcing proven controls, and staying audit ready.

Julie Tsai is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience driving security and engineering excellence across Silicon Valley. She has held key roles at companies ranging from lean startups to Fortune 1 enterprises, building and scaling security programs that are deeply integrated with engineering and DevOps practices. With a foundation in full-stack technology including system administration, network architecture, site reliability engineering, and application development, Julie brings a rare depth of technical expertise to her security leadership. Her work emphasizes DevSecOps, modern security architecture, organizational design, and building resilient, inclusive security cultures. She is a passionate advocate for civil liberties, open technologies, and using security as a force for good.

Dr. Jack Freund is a nationally recognized cyber risk leader with over two decades of experience designing, operationalizing, and maturing technology risk and cybersecurity programs. He currently serves as Head of Technology Risk at Acrisure, where he leads second-line risk governance for cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and emerging technologies. As Executive Fellow at Cyentia Institute, Jack advises organizations on cyber risk quantification, GRC strategy, board reporting, and regulatory readiness. Jack is widely known for co-authoring the book on the FAIR Standard, establishing the foundation for quantitative cyber risk measurement.

CISO Roundtables are the most exclusive, intimate events offered by IANS. Our virtual roundtables are curated experiences with agendas designed specifically for an organization’s CISOs and senior-most executives. In addition to strategic insights presented by IANS Faculty, facilitated conversations and networking opportunities allow you and your CISO peers to share best practices in a trusted, closed-door environment.

Learn how IANS helped our client overcome communication and internal buy-in challenges to implement a zero-trust initiative and ultimately become a model program for its industry.

The 2025 Comp and Budget Report for CISOs in the Small and Middle Market reveals that CISOs in this segment face growing responsibilities, flat resources, and uneven compensation—highlighting critical gaps in investment and leadership recognition.

The PAM Implementation Playbook is designed to help organizations streamline and secure privileged access across their IT environments. This actionable guide delivers a 5–8-month roadmap to help organizations take control of privileged access, reduce risk, and accelerate compliance.

This one-day event is designed for security practitioners to gain actionable technical solutions and leadership insights focused on current and emerging challenges. Engage with IANS Faculty members and network with peers who are tackling similar challenges.

AI demands a new GRC playbook—governance must address evolving risks across models, data, users, and infrastructure to ensure secure, ethical, and effective AI deployment.