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Prohibition Bar · Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, Nevada
Black Hat 2026 "Lock It Down" Executive Networking Reception and Party
Date
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Venue
Prohibition Bar and Minus 5 Ice Bar, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Location
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
An exclusive evening reception for cybersecurity leaders during Black Hat USA 2026. Connect with CISOs, security executives, and industry peers in an intimate, vendor-neutral setting at one of Las Vegas's most distinctive venues. This is the event where real conversations happen.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Become a VIP Sponsor
Put your brand at the center of the most exclusive cybersecurity networking event of the year. The Lock It Down VIP package gives you unmatched access to the CISO community — in an intimate, after-hours setting where real decisions get made.
ROI & Lead Generation
Expand your lead pipeline and brand visibility with measurable impact on marketing and sales KPIs.
Exclusive Access
Gain access to high-value, hard-to-reach security buyers in an engaging, after-hours setting.
Brand Prominence
Your brand is seamlessly integrated throughout the experience — from bars to activations. No getting lost in the crowd.
VIP Experience
Host your top customers and prospects with expedited entry and exclusive early access.
VIP Sponsor Package Includes
- Live on-stage recognition to fire up the crowd
- 8 team member passes + 20 spots for your prospects & customers
- First-look access to all leads with 1-week advance lead time
- Custom branded cocktails guests won't stop ordering
- Branded floor banners — create your own personal space
- Maximum logo exposure featured throughout the night
- Top-tier placement in all pre-event promotion
Multi-event sponsorships qualify for exclusive discounts. Contact Bradford Haizlett at 412-491-0536 or [email protected]
VIP Sponsorship Inquiry
Lock It Down — August 6, 2026
Prohibition Bar & Minus 5 Ice Bar · Mandalay Bay · Las Vegas
Signature Series
The Superbowl of Cybersecurity
CISO Network is bringing elite cybersecurity leadership events to the most iconic NFL stadiums in America. Seven cities. Seven legendary venues. One community.
More Cities
Additional cities being announced. Contact us to express interest in your market.
Get NotifiedInterested in Sponsoring?
The Superbowl of Cybersecurity offers unmatched visibility with the CISO community across seven major markets. Sponsorship opportunities are limited.
About the Event
What to Expect
The "Lock it Down" reception is CISO Network's signature gathering during Black Hat week — a curated evening where the security community's most senior leaders come together away from the conference floor.
Expect candid conversations, meaningful introductions, and the kind of peer exchange that only happens when the right people are in the same room. No keynotes, no booths — just the community.
Vetted Attendees
Exclusively for CISOs, security executives, and senior cybersecurity leaders.
Vendor-Neutral
No pitches, no booths. A genuine peer networking environment.
Iconic Venue
Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay — one of Las Vegas's most distinctive private event spaces.
Black Hat Week
Perfectly timed during the world's premier cybersecurity conference, August 2–7, 2026.
Annual Signature Event
Cybersecurity Leadership
Annual Yacht Cruise
Every January, CISO Network gathers its most senior members for an exclusive overnight yacht cruise — open ocean, no agenda, no vendors. Just the most trusted names in cybersecurity leadership, unfiltered conversation, and the kind of relationships that define careers.
No Agenda
No keynotes, no panels, no pitches. The entire event is unstructured peer time — the conversations that matter happen organically.
Curated Guest List
Attendance is by invitation only. Every guest is a verified CISO, security executive, or close network ally.
Open Ocean Setting
Departing Friday evening and returning Saturday morning — 16 hours at sea, completely disconnected from the noise.
Annual Tradition
A January ritual for CISO Network's most senior members. The relationships built here carry through the entire year.
Annual Signature Event · Tampa, FL
Cybersecurity Leadership
Fishing Tournament
Every April, CISO Network takes to Tampa Bay for a full-day deep-sea fishing tournament. Boats, brackets, and the best peer conversations in cybersecurity — no slides, no booths, just open water and elite company.
Tournament Format
Teams of 4 compete across multiple boat charters. Points scored by species, size, and catch count. Prizes awarded at the dockside dinner.
Tampa Bay Deep Sea
World-class offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico — grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, and more. Charter captains are hand-selected for the event.
Dockside Awards Dinner
The day ends with a sunset awards dinner at the marina — fresh catch, open bar, and the kind of stories that only happen on the water.
Vendor-Free Zone
No pitches, no presentations. This is pure peer time. Attendance is limited to keep it intimate and the conversations real.
2026–2027 Series · 5 States
CISO Golf Outings
Five rounds at five of America's most storied courses. Each outing brings together a small group of senior security leaders for a full day on the fairway — no agenda, no vendors, just great golf and the conversations that happen when the pressure is off.
Scottsdale, AZ
TPC Scottsdale
Desert mountain backdrop, home of the WM Phoenix Open
Pebble Beach, CA
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Iconic coastal course on the Monterey Peninsula
Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst No. 2
Legendary Donald Ross design, host of 5 US Opens
Kiawah Island, SC
The Ocean Course
Oceanside links-style course, host of the 2021 PGA Championship
Kohala Coast, HI
Mauna Kea Golf Course
Hawaii's Big Island — volcanic terrain meets Pacific Ocean views
More Outings
Additional courses being considered for 2027. Express interest in your region.
Get NotifiedFormat
Scramble format with 4-person teams. All skill levels welcome — from weekend warriors to single-digit handicaps.
Who Attends
CISO Network members and invited senior security leaders. Limited to 40 players per outing to keep it personal.
After the Round
Each outing closes with a private dinner at the clubhouse — awards, stories from the course, and the best networking of the year.
New for 2026
CISO Chess Tournament
Strategy on the board. Strategy in the boardroom. Ten cities, ten Thursday evenings — an intimate tournament series exclusively for CISO Network members and senior security leaders.
New York
NY
Washington DC
DC
Boston
MA
Miami
FL
Chicago
IL
Austin
TX
Denver
CO
Seattle
WA
San Francisco
CA
Los Angeles
CA
Tournament Format
Swiss-system rounds, 3–4 games per evening. All skill levels welcome — from casual players to competitive club members.
Who Attends
CISO Network members and invited senior security leaders. Limited to 24 players per city to keep it intimate and competitive.
Why Chess?
The same skills that make great CISOs — pattern recognition, long-horizon thinking, calculated risk — make great chess players.
August 6, 2026 · Las Vegas