CISO Hero Stories

EAB collaborates with over 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities in five major areas: enrollment; student success; data & analytics; institutional strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). The Information Security team, led by Brian Markham, faced the daunting task of protecting EAB and its partners from phishing and business email compromise attacks. With a complex ecosystem and an ever-growing threat landscape, EAB implemented a security strategy that stopped thousands of attacks from reaching inboxes.

Join CISO Brian on August 29 as he shares his unique security insights from the education sector, and learn how he:

- Prevented a flood of malicious emails and scams from reaching customers
- Helped education partners address today’s biggest threats including vendor email compromise
- Streamlined processes to save time for executives and IT teams to focus on value-creation initiatives to support EAB’s mission

School may be back, but cybercriminals have never stopped learning and attacking! Sign up to hear first-hand how EAB has leveled up its security program, starting with a better approach to email security.

Greenhill & Co. leads its client businesses through major milestones and complex processes: completing mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, raising capital, and obtaining financing. This position makes Greenhill an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to steal data and funds through pervasive business email compromise (BEC) attacks. CIO/CISO John Shaffer fully recognizes this challenge and has responded with a strategic line of defense against these sophisticated attacks.  

On October 26, join our live 30-minute session as John offers security best practices and unique insights from the finance industry. Namely, learn how he:  

* Mitigated risk, maintained compliance, and gained efficiencies for Greenhill’s email ecosystem 
* Prevented over 11,000+ name impersonation attacks, from internal executives to trusted vendors
* Restored time for his security team and bolstered client confidence by improving threat responses

Register now to gain valuable insights from this security leader!

Boohoo, an online destination for fashion and lifestyle, manages a portfolio of 13 fashion and beauty brands that design, source, market, and sell to millions of customers around the world through online stores. With its high volume of business and global visibility, Boohoo has become a prime target for advanced email attacks. From invoice fraud to impersonation attacks, these exponential threats put the company, its vendor relationships, and brand reputation at risk.

Jonny Concannon, Boohoo’s Group Information Security Manager, saw a better way to approach attack detection and remediation. He deployed an AI-based security solution that delivered unparalleled protection for the “fast-paced organisation.”

Join us November 16 at this live session where Jonny uncovers his strategies for:
- Remediating 96,000+ threats in 12 months, while enhancing Boohoo’s security posture
- Catching advanced attacks, avoiding false positives, and identifying high-risk vendor email accounts
- Significantly reducing graymail, saving his security team 40 hours per month on manual email tasks
- …and much more

Learn why this industry leader has embraced a robust, AI-driven email security that goes beyond trends. Register now!

When it comes to healthcare, patient health is primary, but unfortunately, the security of patient information is an afterthought. Considering today’s threat landscape, that approach is extremely risky. In fact, a recent Abnormal study revealed that business email compromise (BEC) attacks on healthcare organizations increased by 279% in 2023.

David Anderson, Ensemble Health Partners CISO, has seen the evolution of healthcare information security firsthand. With 27 years of experience as a cryptologist in the US Navy, including many years in healthcare, David is well-versed in the risks and requirements with respect to protecting patient data.

On December 14, join our live webinar as David shares his:
- Security strategies and learnings through the healthcare lens—from navigating HIPAA regulations to managing an effective security team
- Outlook on generative AI and security, including how it’s being utilized for both positive and malicious purposes
- Approach to protecting Ensemble—from its 10,000+ employees to its vast network of customers which includes hospitals, doctors, and patients
- …and much more

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how security in healthcare is managed with valuable insights from this experienced leader. Register now!

Imagine processing a billion “events” a week in your cloud infrastructure and condensing it down to around thirty credible, investigatable incidents. Healthfirst CISO Brian Miller and his team are doing just that with a next-generation cyber security program developed to catch today’s most sophisticated threats. And that’s only the beginning.

Healthfirst, a $20B value-based healthcare company, serves New York City and its surrounding counties. With more than 1.8 million members and 40,000+ providers in its network, Brian was tasked with building a dynamic security program to safeguard its ecosystem. Drawing upon his 20+ years of security experience—from federal DoD to private commercial—Brian has been able to strengthen Healthfirst’s security posture in the age of AI-generated threats.

Join Brian for a live webinar on February 22 as he shares valuable lessons on:
- Combating advanced business email compromise and account takeover attacks that traditionally bypass native controls and secure email gateways
- Protecting patient, provider, and employee data across a complex and expansive ecosystem
- Integrating AI-based security solutions as part of your defense-in-depth strategy
…and much more

Register to learn best practices from this security leader who works hard to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity!

Delta Dental is the leading dental insurance provider across the U.S., with over 80 million members under its care. Alex Green, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), leads the charge in security strategy from the brand's corporate headquarters at Delta Dental Plans Association. In his unique role, Alex oversees security protocols spanning the nationwide infrastructure and spearheads initiatives to fortify security across the network of member companies. 

Alex and his team are crucial to protecting  Delta Dental from today’s most advanced threats, like CEO impersonation and fraudulent invoicing.

On March 28, join Alex as he dives into real-world insights, offering strategies for:
- Effectively countering vendor email compromise attacks, including invoice and insurance claims fraud, and addressing other forms of financial process exploitation.
- Crafting a scalable security posture to safeguard the data and privacy of over 80 million members and the operations of 39 member companies nationwide.
- Implementing best practices and timely tips to elevate your organization's overall security posture.

Don't miss the opportunity to register and gain valuable knowledge from this security leader!

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring George Insko, the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Rubicon—a SaaS company revolutionizing sustainability in waste and recycling solutions. With more than 13 million service locations and an extensive network of over 8,000 vendor and hauler partners serving cities, enterprises, and independent businesses across the country, George’s team has a lot to protect.

In this lively session, George shares his approach to safeguarding Rubicon's vast ecosystem against today’s biggest cyber threats.

Register now to learn more about:

- Disrupting Legacy Thinking: Learn how George overcame the pitfalls of outdated security tools by implementing AI-powered security technologies that go beyond traditional decision-tree methodologies. Discover the importance of innovation in combating evolving business email compromise attacks.

- Elevating Security Maturity: Get a step-by-step breakdown of George's strategic approach to building a sustainable security program from the ground up. Explore how he bolstered Rubicon's defenses, drastically reducing response times and enhancing overall posture.

- Efficiency Through Automation: Explore the power of AI in streamlining threat detection and response. Discover how George's team optimized resources and time, empowering them to proactively safeguard Rubicon's more than 8,000 vendors and partner haulers.

Don't miss your chance to gain valuable insights from this security leader. Register now to secure your spot!