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Larry Whiteside Jr., Confide

Evolving the Role of the CISO:
From Defense to Business Enabler

 

The role of the CISO has expanded far beyond protecting networks and systems—it now demands strategic alignment with business goals, revenue growth, and enterprise resilience. In this session, Larry Whiteside Jr. shares lessons from decades of experience leading security programs across defense, federal government, financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. He highlights the pressures and opportunities CISOs face in a rapidly shifting threat and regulatory landscape, and how Human Risk Management can empower CISOs to bridge security with culture, accountability, and business outcomes.

 

 

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Meet Larry Whiteside Jr.

Larry Whiteside Jr. is a former U.S. Air Force officer turned 30-year cybersecurity trailblazer. A veteran CISO, CSO, and CTO, he has built and led security programs that safeguard the DoD, federal agencies, global financial services, healthcare, and critical-infrastructure enterprises. Larry serves as a public Board Director, guiding CEOs and Fortune 2000 security leaders on strategy, revenue growth, and risk. He is Co-Founder & President of CONFIDE, a worldwide boutique reseller delivering mission-focused solutions for CISOs, and Co-Founder of Cyversity, the 501(c)(3) advancing diversity in the profession. A featured thought leader in major media, Larry is a sought-after voice on stages such as RSA Conference, Gartner Security Summit, InfoSec World, and SecureWorld.

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