Founder · CISO Network

Brad Haizlett

Building the world's most elite cybersecurity community since 2005

Brad founded the CISO Network to give the world's top security leaders a private, trusted space to share intelligence, advance their careers, and shape the future of cybersecurity. With 6,500+ members across Fortune 1000 companies and US government agencies, the network has become the definitive peer community for CISOs.

6,500+ Members

20+ Years

90% Fortune 1000

[email protected] LinkedIn

Schedule Time

Let's Connect

Choose a virtual call or meet in person at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas.

Virtual Meeting

30-minute video call via Zoom or Teams. Discuss membership, partnerships, sponsorships, or anything cybersecurity.

30 minutes

Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Mon–Fri, flexible hours

Black Hat 2026

Meet at Black Hat USA

Meet Brad in person at Black Hat USA 2026. Grab a coffee, attend the CISO Network reception, or schedule a private sit-down.

August 3–6, 2026

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

30-minute in-person meeting

Pick a Time

Virtual meeting calendar — or use the Black Hat button above for in-person.

Outlook calendar sync

Confirmed bookings automatically send a calendar invite to both you and Brad at [email protected]. Connect your Calendly account to your Outlook calendar in Calendly Settings → Calendar Connections to keep availability in sync.

What We Can Discuss

Brad is available to connect on any of the following topics.

CISO Network Membership

Sponsorship & Partnerships

Black Hat Networking Reception

Chapter Leadership

Cybersecurity Community Building

Executive Security Strategy

Vendor Marketplace Listings

Speaking & Media Inquiries