CISO Sanctuary Dinner Series
Sponsored by BreachRx
Security incidents shouldn’t end a business…or your career.
Join BreachRx for an exclusive evening of candid conversation accompanied by delicious food and top-shelf drinks.
During this dinner, you’ll hear directly from Joe Sullivan about his journey as CSO at Facebook, Uber, and Cloudflare. He’ll share insights on navigating security incidents, including his experience as the only security executive who has faced criminal charges related to incident response.
Connect and network with the security community while learning valuable insights on how to better protect your company, team, and job. No sales pitches or presentations. We will follow Chatham House Rules to foster a welcoming and open environment.
Space is limited and registration is required, so be sure to save your seat today!
Save your seat!
Join for top-shelf drinks, delicious food, and a private environment
with your CISO peers at one of these locations
Raleigh, NC
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
6:30-8:30pm ET
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
6:30-8:30pm ET
Washington, DC
Thursday, January 23, 2025
6:30-8:30pm ET
Meet your hosts
Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Uber, Facebook & Cloudflare
Joe is the CEO of Ukraine Friends and runs his own security consulting firm, Joe Sullivan Security LLC, where he helps companies develop security best practices, advises security startups on product and market opportunities, and mentors executives. He has spent 20 years working in executive roles at technology companies, including serving as the Chief Security Officer at Cloudflare, Uber, and Facebook. Prior to his CSO roles, Joe held senior legal positions at eBay and PayPal. Before making the switch to the corporate sector, Joe served 8 years with the United States Department of Justice and was a founding member of a unit dedicated to prosecuting cyber crimes. In 2016, President Obama appointed Joe a Commissioner on his cybersecurity commission.
Michael Piacente, Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Hitch Partners
Michael Piacente is a cofounder and managing partner at Hitch Partners, a global executive search firm specializing in information security, information technology, business technology, and product roles. With two decades of experience in executive recruiting, Michael and his team have successfully placed numerous CISOs, CIOs, technology executives, and board members.
Beyond his executive search work, Michael serves as a board advisor for several security startups and is actively involved in several nonprofit organizations. Prior to founding Hitch Partners, he held IT positions in enterprise storage and data center infrastructure operations. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael brings a unique blend of industry expertise and executive search acumen to his role.
Andy Lunsford, CEO & Co-Founder at BreachRx
Andy is CEO and Founder of BreachRx, a technology company that automates privacy incident and breach response. Prior to founding BreachRx, Andy spent 15 years working in privacy law and large-scale commercial litigation. Andy has a BA from Washington and Lee University, a JD from the University of Arkansas, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
“Until I met the BreachRx team, I had not seen any product that truly would have made a difference for me at Uber. Their platform could have completely changed the outcome by ensuring all cross-organizational collaboration and communication was documented and aligned with the law.”
– Joe Sullivan, CEO, Ukraine Friends, & CEO, Joe Sullivan Security LLC