Our Mission
iCISO is a non-profit organization founded by CISOs for CISOs. Our mission is to connect promising cyber startups with progressive CISOs and VCs for networking, solutioning, advisory and investment opportunities to not only advance innovation in cyber security, but to also forge lifelong relationships and have fun along this journey. Read about iCISO’s genesis to fruition.
The iCISO Difference
iCISO is not a club. There is no “buy-in” for membership. iCISO is a grassroots community built by CISOs. There are no contracts to sign, no mandatory financial commitments other than an open mind to meet cyber startups, willingness to participate in our wine-themed events (also at no cost), contribution to cyber thought leadership, and a desire to explore the landscape of innovation brought to you by entrepreneurs, VCs and your peers. iCISO does not guarantee any Board or Advisory position with startups or VCs but helps make meaningful connections for potential mutual benefit.
Engage
Participation in iCISO is straightforward. Connect with the founding team, bring your story and demonstrate a willingness to participate in the virtual wine-themed events actively. Contribute in cyber thought leadership through blogs and other channels, all of which can be highlighted and promoted through this website for the greater good. A passion for wine is appreciated (but not necessary) since every event features a boutique, high quality winery with a sensory experience led by iCISO’s sommelier-in-residence (Rajiv) as a fun ice breaker prior to the CISO roundtable. If any of this is of interest to you, come join us for great connections, great cyber ideas and, of course, great wine!
Advisory & Board Roles
iCISO facilitates the meeting of minds for cyber startups and VCs looking to place or onboard CISOs and cyber executives on advisory and/or Board positions. Ask us how!
Angel Investments
& Opportunities
iCISO facilitates the opportunities for cyber executives and CISOs to invest in early stage startups directly and/or through VCs. As part of iCISO, we can match you up and share the research, analysis and opportunities to get in early with great ideas and transformational cyber technology. Ask us how!